Ortho Patient Care Tech – 36h Day/Evening

Lowell General Hospital; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Surgical Unit M3. The role supports patient care, family communication, and clinical tasks on an orthopedics-focused unit with 26 private rooms and spine/trauma coverage.

Shifts are day/evening, totaling 36 hours per week, with every-other weekends and holiday coverage as departmental guidelines require. Employees join a Magnet-recognized hospital with comprehensive rewards and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High school diploma and BLS certification.
• Preferred qualifications: CNA or equivalent, three (3) years health care experience, courses in EKG and Phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Assists with examinations, procedures, tests and treatments learned via formal training; takes vital signs and weights.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living ensuring privacy and safety; responds to call lights; assists with ambulation and transfers.
• Provides hygienic care including linens, bed making, changing briefs, bedpans and catheters; may administer cleansing enemas.
• Applies skin and musculoskeletal preventive measures; changes simple dressings.
• Assists ostomy patients with pouching and skin care.
• Prepares and administers hot/cold applications (sitz bath, soaks, packs).
• Applies supportive appliances (slings, ACE bandages, stockings, binders).
• Obtains, documents and reconciles allergy and medication lists.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Surgical Unit M3. The role supports patient care, family communication, and clinical tasks on an orthopedics-focused unit with 26 private rooms and spine/trauma coverage.

Shifts are day/evening, totaling 36 hours per week, with every-other weekends and holiday coverage as departmental guidelines require. Employees join a Magnet-recognized hospital with comprehensive rewards and growth opportunities.