Per Diem Patient Care Technician

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Massachusetts is looking for a Per Diem Patient Care Technician to collaborate with nursing teams and provide quality patient care. Responsibilities include developing care plans with registered nurses and maintaining patient safety. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and familiarity with computers, along with basic communication skills. This part-time role involves physical activity and is vital in ensuring a supportive environment for patients.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a registered nurse on care plans.
• Maintain safety for at-risk patients.
• Report patient activity to the registered nurse promptly.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

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Job Details

Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description

Collaborates with an inpatient nursing team to provide quality patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborates with a registered nurse on developing a patient\'s care plan.
• Develops and maintains competencies as delegated by a registered nurse.
• Maintains the safety of patients who have been identified at risk for preventable injury by the implementation of nursing safety interventions or the use of protective devices/equipment under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Reports all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Competencies

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.

Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.

Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.

Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Age based Competencies: Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal: Birth to 6 months, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

Physical Nature of the Job: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

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.

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