Patient Care Technician

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement programs

Affordable health insurance

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Part Time (Per Diem) Patient Care Technician for the Labor and Delivery area, spanning antepartum to the Labor and Delivery triage unit. The role emphasizes patient-centered care within a Magnet-recognized organization, offering a supportive nursing team and opportunities for continued training and growth.

Responsibilities include vital signs, assistance with daily care, and maintaining a safe, clean environment in the ED and labor areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification and CPR certification required (or obtained within 30 days).
• One year of PCT experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
• Nursing program enrollment with two clinical rotations completed is desirable.
• EMT or field medic experience may be considered for adult ED positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated patient care interventions for ED patients and families.
• Provide clinical tasks: vitals, bathing, feeding, hygiene, wound care, and emotional support.

Skills

Clinical competency

Physical fitness

Math & computer skills

Multilingual

Medical/surgical experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Patient Care Technician in the Maternal Child Health/Mother Baby Department, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization, and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve. Patient Care Technician in Labor and Delivery work across the unit from antepartum to within the Labor and Delivery triage Unit in order to provide the highest quality of care to our diverse patient population. As a Magnet recognized organization, our L&D team has a strong quality improvement focus and our nurses are always developing unique solutions for their patients. At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our care teams are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, the BMC nursing team is advancing professional practice and delivering evidence‑based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a patient care technician and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all, so you can deliver the type of care you know your patients deserve. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC patient care technician.

Position: Patient Care Technician
Location: Y4 Labor and Delivery
Schedule: Part Time (Per Diem)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients in the ED and their families.
• Clinical services could include, but are not limited to: obtaining vital signs, bathing and feeding, dressing wounds, assisting with hygiene, cleaning rooms and linens, and emotional support.
• Perform a variety of environmental and inventory activities to ensure a safe, clean, and appropriately equipped environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the ED.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the ED, ensuring quality patient/family clinical outcomes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• A high school diploma or GED certificate

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Certification in basic life support (BLS), including CPR certification (must be current or obtained within 30 days of employment)

EXPERIENCE

• One year of previous experience as a Patient Care Technician in an acute hospital setting
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed two cycles of clinical rotation
• Completed an approved patient care technician
• Completed an approved patient care technician training
• One year of previous experience as an EMT or field medic (considered for adult ED positions only)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to pass clinical competency testing
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
• Basic math and computer proficiency
• Fluency in another language a plus
• Previous medical/surgical experience preferred

JOB BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• High provider-to-patient ratios that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, development, and growth
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System

Compensation Range: $23.54- $27.58. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.