Experienced Patient Care Technician, 36 Hours, Nights

BMC Company 100; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution in Boston is seeking an experienced Patient Care Technician to join their team. This full-time role, working 36 hours on nights, involves providing critical patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. Key responsibilities include directly engaging with patients and supporting their clinical needs in a dynamic healthcare environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have at least one year of experience in an acute hospital setting. Basic Life Support certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate required.
• Basic Life Support Certification or obtained within 60 days of employment.
• One year of previous experience as a patient care technician in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and support services to patients and families.
• Participate in the efficient operation of the patient care unit.
• Ensure accountability for quality patient/family clinical outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Experienced Patient Care Technician, 36 Hours, Nights

Apply locations Boston time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id 37778

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice, the Patient Care Technician participates in the delivery of patient care. The role encompasses the provision of direct clinical and support services to patients and families across the health care continuum, functioning as an effective member of the health care team by contributing to the efficient operation of the patient care unit, and accountability for fiscally sound, quality patient/family clinical outcomes.

Position: Patient Care Technician

Location: Various Departments

Schedule: 36 Hours (Nights) with every other weekend and holiday

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED certificate required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Basic Life Support Certification or obtained within 60 days of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of previous experience as a patient care technician in an acute hospital setting,

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively speak, read and write using the English language. Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the Medical Center is a plus.
• Ability to perform basic math and quantitative measurements, e.g., obtain height and weight, abdominal girths, measure urine output, calorie counts, etc
• Ability to accurate interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Ability to enter and retrieve computerized information/data. Ability to use Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to pass clinical competency testing and basic math and abbreviation test.
• Physical ability to push, transfer, and pull heavy loads (e.g. independently transport average-sized patient via wheelchair and stretcher, etc.) throughout assigned shift.
• Physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Ability to manage stress related to patient care issues, and changing organizational climate and personnel issues.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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