Patient Care Technician - Float Pool, 16 hours/ week, Nights

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; Presencial; USD 26 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Beverly Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nurses in delivering patient care. Under RN supervision, you will assist with personal care, comfort and safety, and participate as a multi-skilled member of the patient care team.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily activities, and basic clinical tasks. A High School Diploma is required; BLS must be completed within 90 days. CNA preferred but not required upon hire.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• CNA certification preferred but not required upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provide basic patient care activities under supervision of an RN.
• Assist with personal needs, comfort and safety of patients.
• Perform basic clinical procedures independently or under supervision.
• Provide nutritional needs and assist with room service and feeding.
• Record and report vital signs, intake/output, and observations to the nurse.

Conhecimentos

Vital Signs

Patient Care

Documentation

Basic Computer Skills

Medical Terminology

BLS Certification

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description: If you are a caretaker at heart, consider joining the Beverly Hospital team as a Patient Care Technician under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of your patients.

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.

Examples of Tasks

• 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

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 ** Every other weekend, every other holiday

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19.50 - $26.24 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

About Us

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) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. While you're busy caring for and supporting your patients, we take care of you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.