Inpatient Patient Care Tech I — Onsite, Per Diem

HAHHH; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus may be offered

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for the Memorial Campus in Worcester, MA. This on-site, per diem role supports licensed clinicians with daily patient care and safety tasks in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will assist with vital signs, daily activities, and mobility, while maintaining communication with RNs and supporting patient comfort. Training and compliance with safety policies are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Basic computer skills
• Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
• Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
• Takes and records vital signs and measures weights/heights; collects samples for transport to lab.
• Performs other unit-specific procedures and assists with treatments as directed.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Stays calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Medical Terminology

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for the Memorial Campus in Worcester, MA. This on-site, per diem role supports licensed clinicians with daily patient care and safety tasks in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will assist with vital signs, daily activities, and mobility, while maintaining communication with RNs and supporting patient comfort. Training and compliance with safety policies are required.