Patient Care Tech ( ICU-1) - 24-Hrs, Nights

The Lowell General Hospital; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement plan with hospital/3

Opportunities for growth

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Support role to provide professional and basic patient care under RN direction. The position requires a high school diploma, BLS, and at least one year in healthcare. CNA preferred; EKG/Phlebotomy coursework a plus.

Responsibilities include ADLs, room prep, safety, and observation of patients. Hours: 24 hours/week on the night shift (two 12-hour shifts), with every third weekend and rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One (1) year experience in health care or nursing services.
• Preferred CNA certification or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services.
• Coursework in EKG and Phlebotomy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities of daily living (ADLs) with patient safety in mind.
• Prepares patient rooms for admission and maintains a clean, safe environment.
• Transports patients for procedures and discharge as directed.
• Collects, records, and reports vital signs and observations to RN.
• Operates glucopeneter and other basic bedside equipment safely.
• Attends to meals and nourishments and assists as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to perform technical tasks under supervision.
• Notifies nurse of any concerning changes or behaviors.

Skills

BLS certification

Healthcare experience

CNA (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Glucometer

Lift-assisted devices

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

This position performs and oversees services in a designated area according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

At Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, we’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare.

Ready to grow with us?

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
3. One (1) year experience in health care or nursing services

Preferred Qualifications

1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services.
3. Successful completion of courses in EKG and Phlebotomy.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties will be performed under the direction of an RN:

• Performs all aspects of activities of daily living (ADLs) patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Prepares patient room for admission
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient.
• Prioritizes patient care according to nursing direction, and discharge plan.
• Transports patient to procedures/discharge within/from hospital as directed.
• Cleans and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to perform technical tasks, i.e. use of glucometer, lift assisted devices, and collect specimens.
• Collects, records and reports any abnormal vital signs, per patient population, i.e. Glucometry
• Other department specific tasks as needed
• Ensures that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner
• Functions as a Safety Sitter when needed
• Maintains continuous observation of a patient as a one on one sitter as outlined in the Sitter guidelines.
• Notifies nurse before he/she leaves so that observation of patient will be maintained
• Reports immediately to nurse any behavior that will cause untoward effect to patient/staff

Hours

24hrs/week - Night Shift - 6:45PM-7:15AM (Two 12-Hour shifts per week) includes every 3rd weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) and rotating holiday shifts required

Location

Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus - ICU

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Opportunities for growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-campus parking

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride.

We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital.

As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works

Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery.

Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring.

Compensation Philosophy

Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role.

Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range: based on full-time equivalent

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.

Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.