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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Patient Care Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 6
Part-timeMinneapolis, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must have completed one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program, successfully completed a Certified Nursing Assistant program or the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program, hold NREMT certification upon hire, or have previous direct patient care experience.
  • Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
  • Must be able to lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, following the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Responsibilities

  • Observe, collect, and document health status data, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output, according to policy and procedure.
  • Immediately report observations or health status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the Registered Nurse.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and eating, under Registered Nurse direction.
  • Document patient care according to documentation guidelines.
  • Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding in the unit and facility, and assist with patient transfers, movement, or rooming.
  • Complete assigned interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
  • Promptly answer call lights for assigned and other patients.
  • Assist with grooming and hygiene, maintain skin integrity and personal comfort, and address population-specific patient needs.
  • Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflow.
  • Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
  • Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
  • Accurately and promptly process physician orders.
  • Thoroughly document relevant patient information and care to support accurate billing.
  • Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location according to facility standards.
  • Clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders according to the Electronic Medical Record system workflow.
  • Order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials as needed.
  • Print Release of Information packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities as needed.
  • Review and explain authorization forms to patients and obtain signatures when applicable.
  • Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
  • Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
  • Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
  • Handle hazardous waste as needed, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of waste, ensuring container integrity, and knowing spill, fire, and evacuation response procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Allina Health is a non-profit health system delivering medical services across Minnesota and western Wisconsin through 12 hospitals, 90 clinics, retail pharmacies, and specialty centers like the Minneapolis Heart Institute. It coordinates care across a vertically integrated network and offers telehealth, with some services aligned under a Medicare Accountable Care Organization model to emphasize quality and efficiency. Unlike many systems, profits are reinvested back into community health, business development, and healthcare innovations. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, coordinated, high-quality care to its communities while expanding access and reinvested earnings to sustain health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1994

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