ICU Patient Care Technician — Night Shift

baystatehealth; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Tuition assistance and CEUs

Career growth opportunities

Regional opportunities across Baystate

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Medical ICU team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. This per diem night-shift role supports nurses and physicians by monitoring patients, recording vital signs, and assisting with procedures.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate adult patient care, maintain safety, report concerns promptly, and participate in emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• GED or HiSET is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification is preferred.
• Commitment to patient safety and teamwork in an ICU setting.
• Ability to document vitals and assist with procedures as directed.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Monitoring: Provides safe, age-appropriate care; obtains and documents vital signs, measurements, intake/output, and changes in patient condition; promptly reports concerns to the appropriate clinical team member.
• Clinical Procedures & Testing: Performs approved treatments and procedures, including dressing changes, specimen collection, EKGs, Point-of-Care testing, and other unit-specific clinical functions in accordance with Baystate Health policies.
• Treatment & Provider Support: Assists nurses and providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, elimination needs, and other delegated patient care activities; monitors patients and reports unexpected changes.
• Communication & Teamwork: Communicates respectfully and effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team; recognizes culturally based needs and supports both clinical and non-clinical team activities.
• Patient Safety & Emergency Response: Maintains patient safety, initiates appropriate emergency procedures, provides one-to-one patient observation when required, and maintains required clinical competencies.

Education

GED or HiSET

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Medical ICU team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. This per diem night-shift role supports nurses and physicians by monitoring patients, recording vital signs, and assisting with procedures.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate adult patient care, maintain safety, report concerns promptly, and participate in emergency response as needed.