PCT II, ECU, 24 Hours, Nights (12-hour shift)

Hahhh; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 33,737; Full time

Job summary

Hahhh is seeking a Patient Care Technician I in Leominster, MA. The role involves assisting patients with daily needs, monitoring vital signs, and communicating changes to nursing staff. Candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and current Basic Life Support certification. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential. This is a non-exempt position, offering a hiring range of $15.00 - $24.49 per hour, along with possible signing bonuses and shift schedules primarily during nights.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency in Patient Care Technician I level.
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical Terminology

Problem-solving abilities

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current Basic Life Support

Job description

# **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Hiring Range:**$15.00 - $24.49**Schedule Details:**Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend**Scheduled Hours:**7:00pm-7:30am**Shift:**3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**24**Cost Center:**24050 - 1235 Extended Care UnitThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the healthcare team. In order to become a PCT II a caregiver must meet the full competencies outlined by the Nursing Professional Practice. As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 2. Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee. 3. Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed. 4. Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment. 5. Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities. 6. Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient. 7. Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry). Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 8. Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab. 9. Phlebotomy in certain locations. 10. Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.All responsibilities are essential job functions. II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. Minimum of a high school education or GED. 2. Current Basic Life Support. Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I. or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience. 2. Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 3. Medical Terminology. 4. Computer skills. 5. Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients. 6. Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations. 7. Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents. III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds. Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.Job Title: Patient Care Technician I Job Profile Summary: Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities. Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients. I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 2. Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee. 3. Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed. 4. Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment. 5. Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities. 6. Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient. 7. Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry). Measures and records patients’ weights and heights. 8. Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab. 9. Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies. 10. Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure. 11. Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake. Refills tube feeding bags as directed. Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems. Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed. 12. Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships. 13. Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with