Patient Care Technician

Emerson Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Emerson Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) / CNA for our hospital patient care team. You will support nurses, provide direct patient care, and document vital signs in the EMR. The role requires strong communication, compassion, and a commitment to HIPAA privacy.

The schedule is part-time with Eve/Night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am) and a pay range of $19.00–$25.00 per hour. This position offers hands-on clinical experience in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses with basic patient care needs.
• Take and document vital signs.
• Aid with activities of daily living as directed.
• Monitor patients and communicate observations to RNs.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient care environment.
• Provide compassionate service to patients and families.
• Document patient information in the EMR.

Skills

Vital signs

Communication

Customer service

HIPAA

English fluency

EMR documentation

Education

Diploma or GED

CNA training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

About This Role

Patient Care Technician (PCT) / CNA - Hospital Patient Care

Are you passionate about helping others and looking to grow your career in hospital patient care?

Join our team as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and play an important role in supporting nurses while delivering compassionate care to patients.

In this role, you will work under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel to assist with essential patient care responsibilities.

Care is delivered in accordance with the standards and philosophy of the Nursing Services Department, as well as all hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.

This position is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in nursing, healthcare, patient care, or clinical support roles.

Schedule: Part Time

Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.00 / Hourly

Shift: Eve/Night shift

Hours: 7:00pm - 7:30am

What You'll Do

As a Hospital Patient Care Technician, you will assist the clinical care team with important direct patient care duties, including:

• Supporting nurses with basic patient care needs and comfort measures
• Taking and documenting vital signs accurately
• Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) as directed by nursing staff
• Monitoring patients and communicating observations to Registered Nurses
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment
• Providing compassionate customer service to patients and families
• Documenting patient information using electronic medical record systems

Your role helps ensure patients receive attentive, safe, and supportive care.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum one year of acute care experience or medical surgical clinical experience preferred

Licensure & Certification

• BLS Certification - Healthcare Provider required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to accurately take and record vital signs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service and patient care skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Basic computer and electronic documentation skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain confidential patient information (HIPAA compliance)

Why Join Our Team

Working as a Patient Care Technician / CNA provides valuable clinical experience while making a real difference in patients' lives. You'll work alongside experienced nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment focused on quality care and patient safety.

If you're looking to build your career in healthcare, nursing, or hospital patient care, we encourage you to apply.