Orthopedics Patient Care Technician – Day Shift

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Shift differential

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the South Wing 7 Orthopedics unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role involves hands-on patient care, ADL assistance, vital signs documentation, and collaboration with the care team on a busy orthopedic unit.

This Full-Time, Days shift position emphasizes patient safety, dignity, and comfort, with weekend requirements and a structured schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association required.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience preferred, varies by unit and role.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and document vital signs, intake/output, and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with treatments, dressing changes, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

High School diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the South Wing 7 Orthopedics unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role involves hands-on patient care, ADL assistance, vital signs documentation, and collaboration with the care team on a busy orthopedic unit.

This Full-Time, Days shift position emphasizes patient safety, dignity, and comfort, with weekend requirements and a structured schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week.