Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Day Shift, 32 hrs

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits starting day one

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Career growth opportunities

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for an ancillary float pool, 32 hours per week on the day shift (7am–3:30pm). You will assist with ADLs under nurse supervision, prepare rooms, maintain safety, and support patient transport and basic clinical tasks, including glucometer use and specimen collection.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification; healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.
• Certified patient care assistant or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a nurse, performs ADLs and patient care.
• Prepares patient rooms for admission.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment.
• Prioritizes patient care per nursing direction and discharge plan.
• Transports patients to procedures or discharge within/from hospital.
• Cleans and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepares patients for meals or feeds as needed.
• Performs glucometer use and specimen collection.
• Records and reports patient data promptly.
• Acts as a Patient Sitter and maintains continuous observation as guidelines.
• Provides clerical support as needed.
• Greets visitors professionally and directs to destinations.
• Answers phones professionally and routes calls.
• Screens access to department per security policies.
• Completes admission/transfer/discharge administrative duties.
• Maintains paper components in patient charts.
• Ensures attentive and respectful care to patients and families.
• Works cohesively with the care team and anticipates needs.
• Establishes positive relationships with patients, families and team.
• Reports variances per hospital policy.
• Participates in department meetings and in-service programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Patient data awareness

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for an ancillary float pool, 32 hours per week on the day shift (7am–3:30pm). You will assist with ADLs under nurse supervision, prepare rooms, maintain safety, and support patient transport and basic clinical tasks, including glucometer use and specimen collection.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification; healthcare experience is preferred.