Patient Care Technician Medical

Patient Care Technician

Location : 1629 E Division St River Falls, WI 54022-1571

Shift : Day / Evening

Hours Per Week : 32

Union Contract : Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation : Every Other

Job Summary : Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details : 0.80 FTE (64-hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day / evening shifts Every other weekend

Job Description : 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. Principle Responsibilities Observes, collects, and documents health status data as assigned. Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy / procedures, which may include : temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output. Reports 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. Documents according to documentation guidelines. Performs 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. Completes interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure. Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients. Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient. Completes admission / discharge / transfer functions per system workflow. Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients. Maintains skin integrity. Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient. Performs clerical duties and assists with patient registration.

Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M / F / Disability / Vet Employer.