Allina Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for a float pool position at our Hastings, Minnesota location. This is a permanent night shift role (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) working 12-hour shifts on a 0.75 FTE basis (30 hours per week). You will float between Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, and Mental Health units, providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
Responsibilities
- Observe, collect, and document health status data including vital signs (temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations), weights, and intake and output measurements according to policy and procedure
- Report immediately to the RN any observations or health status data that are not within normal limits or significantly changed
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including toileting, bathing, dressing, and eating as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Document patient care according to documentation guidelines
- Answer patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients
- Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding on the unit and throughout the facility
- Assist with patient transfers, movement, and rooming
- Assist patients with grooming and hygiene needs while maintaining skin integrity and personal comfort
- Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions per system workflow
- Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays; assist patients with eating
- Provide assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning, and range of motion exercises according to activity orders and patient needs
- Process physician orders accurately and timely
- Document relevant patient information to ensure accurate billing
- Transport medication from the tube system to secure locations per facility standards
- Clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders per Electronic Medical Record system workflow
- May order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials
- May print Release of Information packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities
- Review and explain authorization forms with patients and obtain signatures if applicable
- Schedule procedures and appointments as needed
- Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports using proper equipment and body mechanics
- Report environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor
- Use equipment following policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions
- Participate in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care
- May handle hazardous waste including identification, segregation, and disposal; ensure container integrity; know emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age, OR 17 years of age with high school diploma or GED
- Must meet at least one of the following:
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program
- Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
- Completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program
- NREMT certification upon hire
- Previous direct patient care experience
Licenses and Certifications
- Must have at least one of the following:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (must be completed within 30 days of hire)
Physical Demands
- Medium work level: lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (per Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Schedule
- Permanent night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
- 12-hour shifts
- Every 3rd weekend rotation
- 30 hours per week (0.75 FTE)
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $21.85 to $28.66 per hour
- Starting rate depends on experience, education, and union agreement
- Shift, weekend, and other differentials may be available
- Medical and dental coverage
- PTO and time away
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Voluntary benefits including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
- Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education as applicable
- Student loan support benefits for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program navigation
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Note: Benefit eligibility and offerings are determined by FTE and union representation.
Union Contract
- SEIU-4-Regina Service Workers-SRM
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 or more years of hospital Patient Care Technician experience
