Orthopedics Patient Care Technician | Day Shift, Full-Time

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Tuition & Training

Career Growth

Regional Opportunities

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Shift differential eligible

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the South Wing 7 Orthopedics unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role involves direct patient care in an orthopedic setting, with a 36-hour workweek across three 12-hour day shifts and every-other weekend.

You will monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association.
• Preferred: PCT/CNA training or 1 year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provided safe, age-appropriate patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, elimination, and personal care while promoting patient dignity and safety.
• Monitored and accurately documented vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other physiological parameters; promptly reported significant changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assisted with treatments, procedures, dressing changes, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and physician examinations in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Provided one-to-one patient observation as needed, recognized changes in patient condition or safety concerns, and responded appropriately to emergency situations.
• Collaborated effectively with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members while maintaining clear communication, accurate documentation, and patient-centered care.

Skills

High School diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification through American

Education

GED or HiSET

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the South Wing 7 Orthopedics unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role involves direct patient care in an orthopedic setting, with a 36-hour workweek across three 12-hour day shifts and every-other weekend.

You will monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.