Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical Unit - 36hrs/week Evenings/Nights
About The Position
Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical Unit (M3) At Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, we’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us? As a member of the Patient Care Team, you will ensure that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner, responding to the needs of patients/family members in a timely manner and maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor at all times. Hours: 36 hours per week / Evening/Night Shift (7pm-7am) Rotating (every other) Weekend & Holiday shifts required Location: Lowell General Hospital -Main Campus M3
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent.
- Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services.
- Successful completion of courses in EKG and Phlebotomy.
Responsibilities
- Assists with any examinations, procedures, tests, treatments that have been taught through formal training which main include: Using glucometer, hoyer lift, obtaining vital signs, urinalysis, blood glucose, microalbumin, and A1C. Takes vital signs and weights.
- Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a manner which maintains patient privacy and safety. Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary. Responds to call lights in a timely manner. Assists with ambulation and/or transfers.
- Provides complete hygienic care to patients which may include distributing linens, making beds, changing linens, changing briefs, bedpans, urinals, and catheters. Administers cleansing enemas.
- Applies principles of prevention to maintain skin integrity and skeletal muscular alignment. Changes simple dry sterile dressings.
- Assists self-care Ostomy patients with pouching and preventative skin care.
- Prepares and administers hot and cold applications including sitz bath, soaks and packs.
- Applies supportive appliances, i.e. slings, ace bandages, elastic stockings and binders, when appropriate.
- Obtains, documents and reconciles allergy and medication lists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
