Current jobs related to Patient Care Technician II, Emergency Dept, Cambridge- Days/Rotating - Cambridge - University of Maryland Medical System

  • Emergency Services Technician

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM / 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, rotating weekends and holidays required Category: Medical Assistant Emergency Department CH Job Type: Part Time Shift: Day / Evening Union Status: Yes Union Affiliation: CH Laborers 380 All Emergency Department Technicians, Unit Secretaries, and Patient Partners are...

  • Emergency Services Technician

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 7a-330pm/ 3p-1130pm every other weekend and holiday required Category: Medical Assistant Emergency Department CH Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day / Evening Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380 All Emergency Department Technicians, Unit Secretaries, and Patient Partners are eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus...

  • Emergency Services Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 7a-330pm/ 3p-1130pm every other w/e and holiday required Category: Medical Assistant Department: Emergency Department CH Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 24.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380 All ED Technicians, ED Unit Secretaries, and ED Patient Partners are eligible for a...

  • Patient Access Representative II

    4 weeks ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 8 h shifts every other weekend holiday commitment Category: Medical Assistant Department: MedSurg 6 North Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day Hours/Week: 8.00 Union Name: CH Laborers 380 Department Summary: Med/Surg 6 is a 32 bed adult medical surgical telemetry unit with a focus on post-operative surgical care....

  • Patient Access Representative II

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Patient Access Representative II - PACUApply Refer a Friend Back**Date Posted:** 08/24/2024**Requisition Number:** 4820**Location:** CHA Cambridge Hospital**Work Days:** Monday - Friday, 10am -6:30pm**Category:** Medical Assistant**Department:** PACU PREOP Cambridge Hospital**Job Type:** Full time**Work Shift:** Day / Evening**Hours/Week:** 40 hours per...

  • Ambulatory Pharmacist II

    2 months ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Ambulatory Pharmacist II Apply Refer a Friend Back Date Posted: 07/22/2024 Requisition Number: 3727 Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: rotating shifts, days, nights, evenings, weekends Category: Pharmacy Department: CHA Pharmacy Cambridge Hospital Job Type: Full time Work Shift: Various Shifts Hours/Week: 40.00 Union: No Union Name: Non...

  • Patient Access Representative II

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Patient Access Representative II - PACU Apply Refer a Friend Back **Date Posted:** 08/26/2024 **Requisition Number:** 4820 **Location:** CHA Cambridge Hospital **Work Days:** Monday - Friday, 10am -6:30pm **Category:** Medical Assistant **Department:** PACU PREOP Cambridge Hospital **Job Type:** Full time **Work Shift:** Day / Evening **Hours/Week:** 40...

  • Full Time Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Cambridge, MA, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 7a-330pm/ 3p-1130pm every other w/e and holiday required Category: Medical Assistant Emergency Department CH Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day / Evening Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380 All ED Technicians, ED Unit Secretaries, and ED Patient Partners are eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On...

  • Full Time Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Cambridge, MA, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location:  CHA Cambridge Hospital  Work Days: 7a-330pm/ 3p-1130pm every other w/e and holiday required Category:  Medical Assistant Emergency Department CH   Job Type: Part Time  Work Shift: Day / Evening  Union: Yes  Union Name: CH Laborers 380 All ED Technicians, ED Unit Secretaries, and ED Patient Partners are eligible for a $5,000...

  • ED Technician

    2 months ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 7a-330pm/ 3p-1130pm every other w/e and holiday required  Category: Medical Assistant  Department: Emergency Department CH  Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 24.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380All ED Technicians, ED Unit Secretaries, and ED Patient Partners are...

  • ED Technician

    2 months ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 7a-330pm/ 3p-1130pm every other w/e and holiday required  Category: Medical Assistant  Department: Emergency Department CH  Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 24.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380All ED Technicians, ED Unit Secretaries, and ED Patient Partners are...

  • ED Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 7a-330pm/ 3p-1130pm every other w/e and holiday required  Category: Medical Assistant  Department: Emergency Department CH  Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 24.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380All ED Technicians, ED Unit Secretaries, and ED Patient Partners are...

  • ED Technician

    2 months ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 7a-330pm/ 3p-1130pm every other w/e and holiday required  Category: Medical Assistant  Department: Emergency Department CH  Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 24.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380All ED Technicians, ED Unit Secretaries, and ED Patient Partners are...

  • ED Technician

    1 month ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 7a-330pm/ 3p-1130pm every other w/e and holiday required  Category: Medical Assistant  Department: Emergency Department CH  Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 24.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380All ED Technicians, ED Unit Secretaries, and ED Patient Partners are...

  • ED Technician

    3 days ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 7a-330pm/ 3p-1130pm every other w/e and holiday required  Category: Medical Assistant  Department: Emergency Department CH  Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 24.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380All ED Technicians, ED Unit Secretaries, and ED Patient Partners are...

  • Patient Access Representative II

    1 month ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Patient Access Representative II (Nursing Assistant and Administrative) Apply Refer a Friend Back **Date Posted:** 08/06/2024 **Requisition Number:** 8155 **Location:** CHA Cambridge Hospital **Work Days:** 8 h shifts every other weekend holiday commitment **Category:** Medical Assistant **Department:** MedSurg 6 North **Job Type:** Part Time **Work Shift:**...

  • Patient Access Representative II

    2 months ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Patient Access Representative II - MedSurg 6 North Apply Refer a Friend Back **Date Posted:** 07/23/2024 **Requisition Number:** 4613 **Location:** CHA Cambridge Hospital **Work Days:** 8 hour shifts, every other weekend holiday commitment **Category:** Medical Assistant **Department:** MedSurg 6 North **Job Type:** Part Time **Work Shift:** Evening...

  • Ambulatory Pharmacist II

    2 months ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Ambulatory Pharmacist IIApply Refer a Friend Back**Date Posted:** 07/29/2024**Requisition Number:** 3727**Location:** CHA Cambridge Hospital**Work Days:** rotating shifts, days, nights, evenings, weekends**Category:** Pharmacy**Department:** CHA Pharmacy Cambridge Hospital**Job Type:** Full time**Work Shift:** Various Shifts**Hours/Week:** 40.00**Union:**...

  • Patient Access Representative II

    3 months ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: Weekdays & Weekends  Category: Medical Assistant  Department: Pediatric Office Practice Cambridge  Job Type: Full time  Work Shift: Various Shifts Hours/Week: 40.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a leader in Primary Care, supporting...

  • Patient Access Representative II

    3 months ago

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time

    Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: Weekdays & Weekends  Category: Medical Assistant  Department: Pediatric Office Practice Cambridge  Job Type: Full time  Work Shift: Various Shifts Hours/Week: 40.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers 380DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a leader in Primary Care, supporting...

Patient Care Technician II, Emergency Dept, Cambridge- Days/Rotating

2 months ago

Cambridge, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

Job Description

Full Time Day Shift - rotating

7am to 7pm, 36 hrs/wk

General Summary

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, aids patient’s with activities of daily living.  This role performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient’s status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

  1. Performs testing and manages the care of the patient based on results achieved and clinical findings.
  2. Records patient care along the continuum, including activities of daily living (ADLs): feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and transferring.
  3. Completes, documents and reports patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation and reported pain level).
  4. Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
  5. Participates in cost effective strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
  6. Promotes patient safety including fall prevention. Ensures the safety of the clinical environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members.
  7. Maintains order and appearance of patient rooms and work area. Maintains patient care supplies and linen.
  8. Provides post-mortem care.
  9. Collaborates with members of the health care team to carry out the plan of care, including reporting observed changes in patients’ condition.
  10. Ensure patient comfort relative to their pain status.
  11. Measures and documents patient urinary and stool output. Documents calorie count. Measures and documents patient weight.
  12. Assists with indwelling urinary catheter care. Applies, maintains and removes external urinary catheter devices. Performs bladder scans, measures post void residuals and documents. Inserts both intermittent and indwelling catheters, documenting volume output.
  13. Conducts blood glucose monitoring.
  14. Performs venipuncture for drawing blood samples and established IV access.
  15. Performs nasal swabs. 
  16. Gathers equipment required and initiates placement IV for the patient as directed by the registered nurse.
  17. Sets up and operates multiple lead EKG machines; attaches and removes EKG leads; runs a rhythm strip.
  18. Assists with enteral tube feedings via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes, as supervised by licensed nurse.
  19. Performs chest physical/physio therapy, tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy care and incentive spirometry treatments as delegated and supervised by the responsible registered nurse 
  20. Assists with simple dressing changes, such as routine dressings to stage one and two wounds, surgical incisions, and peripheral IV sites after assessment by a Registered Nurse. Provides wound care to promote healing and maintain structural integrity of the skin. Performs skin care and hygiene and reports impaired skin integrity and/or wound impairment. Assists with appropriate strategies and/or treatment measures to provide wound care.
  21. Assists with collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing. Incorporates proper techniques for patient identification, method for collection of appropriate specimen(s) and documentation.
  22. Provides orthopedic/rehab device care: e.g. braces, splints, CPM.  Dons/doffs compression wraps/stockings.
  23. Precepts and mentors PCT Is, and other PCT IIs, managing completion of documentation. 
  24. Participates in hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the health care team.
  25. Responds to patient triggered alarms, including call light, chair alarm, bed alarm, tele-sitter alarm, etc.
  26. Complies with the The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals within scope of practice.
  27. Detects, reports, and acts to avoid or correct safety risks.  Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. 
  28. Provides professional vigilance to assigned patients, including when assigned as a patient safety companion.
  29. Incorporates safe lifting techniques and body mechanics in daily practice.         
  30. Improves patient flow and prevents care delays.
  31. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Education & Experience

  1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
  2. Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.   
  3. One (1) year of previous experience preferred.
  4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  1. Able to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills. 
  2. Maintain interpersonal relationships and use teamwork skills to provide care along with other team members in a cohesive manner.
  3. Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
  4. Ability to learn and use computer systems
  5. Demonstrates proper technique and skills needed for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.
  6. Demonstrates the ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.
  7. Demonstrates knowledge, practice and accountability for skills or procedures that require aseptic technique.


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.