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

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• 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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. MelroseWakefield Healthcare reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at MelroseWakefield Healthcare, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. MelroseWakefield Healthcare reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at MelroseWakefield, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.