Night-Shift Patient Care Technician II

UMass Memorial Health; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician II (PCA II) for the night shift. This role supports RN staff, monitors high-risk patients, and assists with daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, and basic procedures within an Acute Care environment.

Minimum high school education with BLS certification required. Excellent communication, calm under pressure, and basic computer skills are essential for patient-centered care in a demanding hospital setting in

Qualifications

• 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.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
• Takes and records vital signs and measures height and weight.
• Performs EKG's, POC tests and bladder scanning; collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.

Skills

English communication

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician II (PCA II) for the night shift. This role supports RN staff, monitors high-risk patients, and assists with daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, and basic procedures within an Acute Care environment.

Minimum high school education with BLS certification required. Excellent communication, calm under pressure, and basic computer skills are essential for patient-centered care in a demanding hospital setting in