Patient Care Technician - Oncology, 32, Days - Beth Israel Lahey Health
Gloucester, MA
About the Job
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Gloucester, MA Located on Cape Ann, conveniently 50 miles northeast of Boston. Addison Gilbert Hospital is a 79-bed medical acute care facility that provides inpatient and outpatient care to residents of the Cape Ann Community.
Job Description:
_If you are a care taker at heart, consider joining the team as a Patient Care Technician._ _Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide basic patient care activities in_ _providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of your patients._
Position Summary:
The Patient Care Technician will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Patient Care Technician assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.
Examples of tasks to be completed:
+ Vital Signs
+ Height and Weight
+ Oxygen Saturation
+ Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
+ Collecting various specimens for analysis
+ Recording and measuring intake and output
+ Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
+ Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
+ Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.
Position requires shifts at both Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals each week, with a vibrant, caring ambulatory oncology team.
+ Obtain vital signs, medication lists and patient information prior to MD/NP office appointments, occasion to assist with minor procedures as well;
+ Chart preparation and patient communication.
Education/Experience :
+ High School Diploma or equivalent required
+ Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
+ Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
+ Basic computer skills (preferred)
+ Medical terminology (preferred)
+ Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
+ Must have good written and verbal communication skills and strong time management as well
Certification/License: CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Gloucester, MA Located on Cape Ann, conveniently 50 miles northeast of Boston. Addison Gilbert Hospital is a 79-bed medical acute care facility that provides inpatient and outpatient care to residents of the Cape Ann Community.
Job Description:
_If you are a care taker at heart, consider joining the team as a Patient Care Technician._ _Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide basic patient care activities in_ _providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of your patients._
Position Summary:
The Patient Care Technician will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Patient Care Technician assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.
Examples of tasks to be completed:
+ Vital Signs
+ Height and Weight
+ Oxygen Saturation
+ Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
+ Collecting various specimens for analysis
+ Recording and measuring intake and output
+ Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
+ Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
+ Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.
Position requires shifts at both Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals each week, with a vibrant, caring ambulatory oncology team.
+ Obtain vital signs, medication lists and patient information prior to MD/NP office appointments, occasion to assist with minor procedures as well;
+ Chart preparation and patient communication.
Education/Experience :
+ High School Diploma or equivalent required
+ Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
+ Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
+ Basic computer skills (preferred)
+ Medical terminology (preferred)
+ Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
+ Must have good written and verbal communication skills and strong time management as well
Certification/License: CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Source : Beth Israel Lahey Health
