Patient Care Technician, PCT - Medical 5

Company Description

MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.

Job Description

********************Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus********************

• The Patient Care Technician is responsible for direct care of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Adheres to policies, procedures and standards of practice as established by MelroseWakefield Healthcare.
• Supports the flow of care on the unit and performs unit secretary duties as assigned.
• Provides direct care for patients including, but not limited to, personal hygiene, elimination, catheter care, vital signs, and skin care and mobility activities. 
• Documents according to procedure.
• Sets up equipment for and/or assists physicians/clinicians with treatments, dressings, tests, etc., as assigned.
• Performs 12 lead EKG.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology. 
• Successful completion of a certified patient care/clinical associate/certified nursing assistant or equivalent course. 
• Current BCLS required.
• Experience in health-care and nursing services experience preferred. Will train on the job if needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with detailed, confidential material, computer experience required.