Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical Unit- 32hrs/week - Evenings

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services.
• Successful completion of courses in EKG and Phlebotomy.
• Duties and 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.
• About Lowell General
• Magnet Designation
• At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
• Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
• Pay Range :
• $20.12 - $25.15

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Additional Information

Posting Description 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: 32 hours per week / Evenings / 3pm-11:30pm Rotating (every other) Weekend & Holiday shifts required Location: Lowell General Hospital -Main Campus M3

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