Patient Care Tech (PCT)

MetroWest Medical Center; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroWest Medical Center, the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston, seeks an aide to assist nursing staff with patient care tasks, hygiene, vital signs, and comfort measures.

Full-time and part-time roles available across Framingham and Natick; background check and health screening required. CNA/EMT options and a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on eligibility, with Day/Night/Evening shifts across facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA license, home health certification, or PCA certification required.
• EMT license required.
• AHA BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing service personnel with patient care activities.
• Takes vital signs and assists with personal hygiene.
• Changes bed linens and assists with meals and nourishment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA license

EMT license

AHA BLS

Job description

Job Summary

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

MetroWest Medical Center

is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Onboarding Process

Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary

Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.

Full Time and Part Time positions available for Days, Nights, and Evening shifts within departments across the facilities in Framingham and in Natick.

Education

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Certifications

Required: CPR. Required: CNA license, home health certification, or PCA certification

Responsibilities

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• CNA License or Completed Clinicals in Nursing Program.
• EMT License

Experience:

• Preferred: 6 months of hospital experience

Certifications:

• Required: AHA BLS

Physical Demands

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

, $15.00 - $20.43 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience,

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.