Patient Care Technician/ Administrative Associate - Medical Surgical Telemetry, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Patient Care Technician/Administrative Associate for a per diem role in the Medical Surgical Telemetry unit. The role involves providing patient care, monitoring vital signs, and performing various clerical functions to support the nursing team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and healthcare aspirations, with a focus on teamwork and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care activities and assist with patients' needs.
• Monitor vital signs and report observations to nurses.
• Perform administrative tasks in the nursing unit.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Desire to help people

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification (BLS)

Job description

Patient Care Technician/ Administrative Associate - Medical Surgical Telemetry, Per Diem

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Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Patient Care Technician will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Patient Care Technician assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Vital Signs
• Height and Weight
• Oxygen Saturation
• Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
• Collecting various specimens for analysis
• Recording and measuring intake and output
• Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
• Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
• Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.
  
  

The Administrative Associate performs a variety of computer, clerical, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the nursing unit. Responsibilities include handling and controlling written and verbal communications between nursing unit, personnel and numerous physicians, ancillary services, patients, visitors and families, and the organization of the patient medical record.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
• Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
• Basic computer skills (preferred)
• Medical terminology (preferred)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
  
  

Certification/License: CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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