Day-Shift Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Caregiver

C240 UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Inc.; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician III to support nursing staff and care for patients across units. Under supervision of licensed clinicians, you will assist with treatments, monitor patients, and help with daily activities to ensure comfort and safety.

The role requires basic life support, English proficiency, and prior acute care or EMT experience. Weekend and shift variations apply; a signing bonus may be available and benefits are provided by the health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated competency attainment in the PCT II level or 1 year of acute care/hospital experience or 1 year of EMT Paramedic experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Medical Terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
• Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Maintain patient safety and assist in de-escalation and restraints when directed.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and mobility.
• Assist in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients using proper safety techniques.
• Take and record vital signs and measurements.
• Perform EKGs and Point of Care tests and collect specimens for lab transport.
• Phlebotomy in certain locations.
• Assist in treatments and prepare equipment and supplies as directed by RN or practitioner.
• Answer phones and relay messages; use intra-department communication systems.
• Replenish patient and unit supplies and equipment.

Skills

Basic Life Support

PCT II experience

Acute care experience

EMT Paramedic experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician III to support nursing staff and care for patients across units. Under supervision of licensed clinicians, you will assist with treatments, monitor patients, and help with daily activities to ensure comfort and safety.

The role requires basic life support, English proficiency, and prior acute care or EMT experience. Weekend and shift variations apply; a signing bonus may be available and benefits are provided by the health system.