Paid Training to Become a Patient Care Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (part of Beth Israel Lahey Health) offers a four-week paid training program to become a Patient Care Technician. Trainees learn acute care skills and may transition to full-time PCT roles after completion.

The program starts January 4, 2027, and emphasizes teamwork with registered nurses and hands-on patient care. Participants gain competencies in nursing tasks, safety interventions, and basic clinical communications, with a focus on growth, ongoing

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• If currently enrolled in High School Program must receive GED/diploma prior to start date.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with a registered nurse on developing a patient's care plan.
• Develops and maintains competencies as delegated by a registered nurse, including sterile dressing changes.
• Maintains the safety of patients who have been identified at risk for preventable injury by the implementation of nursing safety interventions or the use of protective devices/equipment under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Reports all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Web-based navigation

Written English

Oral English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (part of Beth Israel Lahey Health) offers a four-week paid training program to become a Patient Care Technician. Trainees learn acute care skills and may transition to full-time PCT roles after completion.

The program starts January 4, 2027, and emphasizes teamwork with registered nurses and hands-on patient care. Participants gain competencies in nursing tasks, safety interventions, and basic clinical communications, with a focus on growth, ongoing