PCT III, Health Alliance Clinton, Emergency Department, 24 Hours, 3p-11:30p

Everyone Is a Caregiver. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients and assists members of the healthcare team. As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues. The PCT III brings an additional skill set and is eligible for this level when working in the Emergency Department, ICU, Dialysis, Spine Procedure Room, Endoscopy, Neurointerventional Radiology, Angiography, Radiology Short Stay, and Harrington Telemetry Certified & Step-Down Unit. Schedule: Scheduled hours 7:00a-3:30p; Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours; Holidays every other holiday; Weekends every other weekend. Cost Center: 24050 - 2340 Emergency Room.

Responsibilities

Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes in patients; Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned; Participates in maintaining a safe environment; Assists patients with daily living activities; Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients; Maintains patient safety through safety checks and fall prevention; Takes and records vital signs, height and weight; Performs EKGs, Point of Care tests and bladder scanning; Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab; Phlebotomy in certain locations; Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures; Observes, measures and records food and fluid intake and output; Answers telephones and relays messages; Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment; Performs unit-specific procedures such as telemetry battery changes and equipment checks; Complies with departmental policies, procedures and health and safety regulations

Requirements

Minimum of a high school education or GED; Current Basic Life Support; Demonstrated competency attainment in the PCT II level or 1 year of acute care/hospital experience or 1 year of EMT Paramedic experience; Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner; Medical Terminology; Computer skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations; Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Standing and walking most of the time

Benefits

Possible signing bonus (eligibility confirmed during the interview process)