PCT II, Clinical Decision Unit, 24 Hours, Nights,

Patient Care Technician I

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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients.
• Maintains patient safety by performing safety checks and utilizing fall prevention strategies.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Performs EKGs, Point of Care tests, and bladder scanning.
• Performs other selected unit specific procedures.
• Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures.
• Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' needs.
• Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
• Requests assistance from identified resources when needed.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education: Required: Minimum of a high school education or GED. Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.

Experience/Skills: Required: Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. Basic computer skills. Basic Medical Terminology knowledge. Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.