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Tufts Medicine Patient Care Technician in Lowell, Massachusetts
Work close to home with nursing opportunities at a Magnet designated, community hospital. If you are a Nursing Assistant with recent experience, we would love to speak with you about joining our team!
Unit Description:
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 36-bed unit for patients who require a higher level of care than med/surg, but not quite as much as Intensive Care. These units are also referred to as telemetry, step down, or intermediate level of care.
Patients receive continuous cardiac monitoring, and some may also receive continuous oxygen saturation monitoring. Patient can be on high flow oxygen, Bi-pap ventilation, and continuous cardiac Intravenous medications. Patients requiring peritoneal and hemodialysis, cardiac catheterizations, pacemakers, internal cardiac defibrillator placement, post-operative monitoring, and interventional radiology also may be placed on PCU. The nurse patient ratio is less than on the med/surg floors, allowing patients to be more closely monitored.
Hours: Full- Time / 32 hours a week / 3pm-11pm / EOW
Position Description:
The following duties will be performed under the direction of an RN:
• Performs all aspects of activities of daily living (ADLs) patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Prepares patient room for admission
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient.
• Prioritizes patient care according to nursing direction, and discharge plan.
• Transports patient to procedures/discharge within/from hospital as directed.
• Cleans and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to perform technical tasks, i.e. use of glucometer, lift assisted devices, and collect specimens.
• Collects, records and reports any abnormal vital signs, per patient population, i.e. Glucometry
• Other department specific tasks as needed
• Ensures that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner
• Functions as a Safety Sitter when needed
• Maintains continuous observation of a patient as a one on one sitter as outlined in the Sitter guidelines.
• Notifies nurse before he/she leaves so that observation of patient will be maintained
• Reports immediately to nurse any behavior that will cause untoward effect to patient/staff
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Recent nursing assistant experience preferred or clinical rotation as part of nursing program
• Works cohesively as a member of the patient care team
• The ability to work under stressful conditions, adapting to the changing pace on the unit, frequent interruptions, emergencies and critically ill patients.
• The ability to recognize patient data relative to age specific needs and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
• The ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Effective communication skills.
• Adheres to hospital / departmental dress code.
• Adheres to hospital’s time and attendance procedures.
What We Offer:
• Competitive salaries & benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Opportunities for growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-campus parking
About Lowell General Hospital:
Lowell General Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second largest community hospital in Massachusetts. We have the latest state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical and surgical services for patients, from newborns to seniors.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .