Ummh

PCT I/II, 4th Floor, 32 Hours, Nights

Leominster, MA · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$24kDetected 2 days ago

HRISPatient CareResearchCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $15.00 - $24.49 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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.
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.
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.
Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support.
Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.
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.
And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities.

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
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.
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.
For TA Purposes:

$15.00 - $24.49 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
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.
Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.
Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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