Dialysis Care Tech - Evening Shift, Sign-On Bonus

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support high‑risk patients and assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and monitoring. This role requires strong communication and clinical skills, with a focus on patient safety and supportive care in a busy hospital environment.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and delivering compassionate care to diverse patient populations in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school education or GED and Current Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated competency in patient care with inpatient/outpatient experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English clearly; basic medical terminology.
• Computer skills and strong interpersonal communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations.
• Maintains patient safety and performs necessary patient care tasks.
• Assists with daily living activities and safe patient handling.
• Performs EKGs, POC tests and collects specimens per hospital standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Problem-solving

Calm under stress

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EKG

POC testing

Bladder scanning

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support high‑risk patients and assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and monitoring. This role requires strong communication and clinical skills, with a focus on patient safety and supportive care in a busy hospital environment.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and delivering compassionate care to diverse patient populations in a dynamic setting.