Compassionate Patient Care Technician

The Lowell General Hospital; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement plan with hospital m

Opportunities for growth

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

The Lowell General Hospital is seeking Nursing Support staff for the Main Campus Short Stay Unit in Lowell, MA. This role provides professional and nonprofessional nursing care under physician orders and supervises ADLs, with a focus on patient comfort and safety.

Hours are 24 hours per week on the day shift (7am–3:30pm) with rotating weekends and holidays; prior healthcare experience and BLS are preferred, and duties include patient transport, room preparation, and basic clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: 1 year of healthcare experience and nursing service experience.
• Preferred: certified patient care assistant or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a nurse, performs ADLs and patient care.
• Prepares patient rooms for admission.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient.
• Prioritizes patient care according to nursing direction and discharge plan.
• Transports patient to procedures/discharge as directed.
• Cleans and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary.
• Performs glucometer use, lift-assisted devices, and collects specimens.
• Records and reports accurate patient data in a timely manner.
• Acts as Patient Sitter and maintains continuous observation as guidelines.
• Provides clerical support as needed.
• Greets visitors professionally and directs to destinations.
• Answer phones professionally and direct callers.
• Screens entry to department per policy.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Glucometer

Lift-assisted devices

Specimen collection tools

Job description

The Lowell General Hospital is seeking Nursing Support staff for the Main Campus Short Stay Unit in Lowell, MA. This role provides professional and nonprofessional nursing care under physician orders and supervises ADLs, with a focus on patient comfort and safety.

Hours are 24 hours per week on the day shift (7am–3:30pm) with rotating weekends and holidays; prior healthcare experience and BLS are preferred, and duties include patient transport, room preparation, and basic clerical tasks.