Night Shift Patient Care Technician II

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician I for night shift care in a hospital setting. The role supports licensed clinicians, performs vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy where indicated, and assists with activities of daily living.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and Current Basic Life Support. Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience is preferred. A signing bonus may be available; recruitment will confirm eligibility during interviews.

Qualifications

• License/Certification/Education: Required: Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support.
• Experience/Skills: Required: Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
• Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Medical Terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
• Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the licensed clinician, provides patient care to meet personal needs and comfort.
• Provides patient care, assists with treatments and procedures.
• Performs vital signs, EKGs, and point-of-care tests as required.
• Assists with daily living activities and mobility.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort, helps with restraints as directed.
• Precepts new Patient Care Technicians.
• Replenishes supplies and maintains a clean environment.
• Performs phlebotomy in certain locations.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician I for night shift care in a hospital setting. The role supports licensed clinicians, performs vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy where indicated, and assists with activities of daily living.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and Current Basic Life Support. Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience is preferred. A signing bonus may be available; recruitment will confirm eligibility during interviews.