Patient Care Technician - Post-op Medical Surgical, 36 hour, Days

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

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.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

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  Vital Signs

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  Height and Weight

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  Oxygen Saturation

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  Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse

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  Collecting various specimens for analysis

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  Recording and measuring intake and output

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  Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities

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  Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN

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  Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience :

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  High School Diploma or equivalent required

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  Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math

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  Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional

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  Basic computer skills (preferred)

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  Medical terminology (preferred)

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  Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

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

**Every other weekend, every other holiday required.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled