Patient Care Tech II - Evening Shift: Compassionate Care

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus may be available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician I in Worcester, MA. This non-exempt position supports licensed clinicians, provides essential patient care, and participates in daily living activities and safety protocols.

The role requires basic life support, strong communication, and reliable teamwork. The successful candidate will assist with vital signs, EKGs, lab prep, and patient transport, while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days as a condition of employment.
• English reading, writing and communication required.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Computer skills expected.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration and exceptional patient service.
• Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under licensed clinician supervision.
• Assists with daily living activities and comfort measures.
• Maintains patient safety and de-escalation as needed.
• Takes and records vital signs and measurements.
• Performs EKGs and Point of Care tests per standards.
• Assists with treatments and procedures and prepares equipment.
• Documents patient observations and communicates changes to RN.
• Manages unit supplies and responds to requests for assistance.

Skills

Basic Life Support

English communication

Medical Terminology

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Calm under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician I in Worcester, MA. This non-exempt position supports licensed clinicians, provides essential patient care, and participates in daily living activities and safety protocols.

The role requires basic life support, strong communication, and reliable teamwork. The successful candidate will assist with vital signs, EKGs, lab prep, and patient transport, while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and quality standards.