Patient Care Technician
4 weeks ago
Allina Health Systems is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details- This is a Nursing Assistant/HUC combo role
- 0.8 FTE (64 hours per 2-week pay period)
- 8-hour permanent night shifts
- Every other weekend
Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Patient Care Technician provides basic direct and indirect patient care. This includes taking and documenting vital signs, answering call lights, assisting patients with activities such as daily living and transfers, and other clerical duties.
Responsibilities- Observe, collect, and document health status data as assigned.
- Complete measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output.
- Report immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL) which could include toileting, bathing, dressing, eating etc. with direction from the Registered Nurse.
- Document according to documentation guidelines.
- Perform personal care/interventions as assigned.
- Assist patients, family members, and visitors with way finding on the unit and throughout the facility. May assist with patient transfer, movement, and/or rooming.
- Complete interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
- Answer patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
- Assist patients with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort, and population-specific needs of the patient.
- Complete admission/discharge/transfer functions per system workflow.
- Perform accurate and timely processing of physician orders.
- Thoroughly document relevant patient information (or care) to assure accurate billing.
- Transport medication from the tube system on the unit to secure location in accordance with facility standards.
- Clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders per Electronic Medical Record system workflow.
- May order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials.
- May need to print Release of Information (ROI) packet for discharge to nursing home or other facilities.
- Review and explain authorization forms with patient and obtain signatures if applicable.
- Schedule procedures/appointments as needed.
- Contribute to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Protect patient, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Report environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Use equipment following policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
- Participate in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
- May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description.
- Must meet one of the following requirements:
- One year of nursing assistant experience
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program
- Licensed EMT or certified EMT
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's or Vocational degree OR one to two years post-secondary education in a health-related field
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Medium Work:
Lifting weight: Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
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