Patient Care Technician

Davita Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider at Lowell General Hospital, where you will provide essential nursing support services, facilitating patient care and assisting with medical procedures. This role requires a compassionate individual dedicated to enhancing patient experiences while upholding safety and privacy standards in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in healthcare or nursing services.
• BLS certification required.
• CNA preferred; completion of EKG and Phlebotomy courses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures on patients under supervision.
• Aid patients with daily activities while ensuring privacy and safety.
• Monitor and document vital signs and assist with medical clerical support.

Skills

Basic life support

Patient care

Hygienic care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

At Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, we're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us?

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.

Hours: 32 hours a week / Days/ 7am-3pm / EOW

Job Description

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 duties and responsibilities listedbelow are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Assists with any examinations, procedures, tests, treatments that have been taught through formal training which main include:Using glucometer, hoyer lift,obtaining vital signs, urinalysis, blood glucose, microalbumin, and A1C. Takes vital signs and weights.

2. Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a manner which maintains patient privacy and safety. Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary.Responds to call lights in a timely manner.Assists with ambulation and/or transfers.

3. Provides complete hygienic care to patients which may include distributing linens, making beds, changing linens, changing briefs, bedpans, urinals, and catheters.Administers cleansing enemas.

4. Applies principles of prevention to maintain skin integrity and skeletal muscular alignment.Changes simple dry sterile dressings.

5. Assists self-care Ostomy patients with pouching and preventative skin care.

6. Prepares and administers hot and cold applications including sitz bath, soaks and packs.

7. Applies supportive appliances, i.e. slings, ace bandages, elastic stockings and binders, when appropriate.

8. Obtains, documents and reconciles allergy and medication lists.

9. Collects and prepares specimens and relevant documentation for transportation to off-site laboratory, assuring accuracy in labeling and documenting. Update and reconcile all lab results in EMR.

10. Monitors and replenishes medical supplies.Cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains diagnostic equipment.Arranges for any replacement/upgrades to all medical devices.

11. Assists with medical, office, or clinical staff with clerical support necessary to ensure efficient practice procedures which may include: greeting patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, taking messages and patient mailings.

12. Assists and provides assistance to other employed physician practices as required and will perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.

What We Offer:

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

Magnet Designation:
TheAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center(ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital withMagnet Recognitionfor excellence in nursing care, our fourth designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at [e-mail].