Patient Care Technician

700 Baystate Noble Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Shift differential

Job summary

Baystate Health in Westfield, MA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Emergency Department team at Baystate Noble Hospital. You will support medical-surgical and telemetry care, performing essential bedside tasks and vital sign monitoring while working within a collaborative care team.

The role offers per diem scheduling on days, with weekend rotation. Baystate Health emphasizes extensive orientation, growth opportunities and a patient-centered care approach in a modern ED

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; BLS CPR certification through AHA.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support and CNA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provided safe, age-appropriate patient care, assisting with daily living activities, mobility, elimination, and personal care while promoting dignity and safety.
• Monitored vital signs, weights, intake/output and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted with treatments, dressing changes, specimen collection and point-of-care testing per hospital policy.
• Provided one-to-one patient observation as needed and responded to emergencies.
• Collaborated with nurses, physicians and the care team with accurate documentation.

Skills

BLS CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department Patient Care Technician in Westfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Emergency Department Location: Baystate Noble Hospital, Westfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Per Di em Shift: Days

Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our Medical-Surgical, Telemetry and Intermediate Care at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Hospital and Department Summary: Baystate Noble Hospital is an 85-bed acute care community hospital helping people in the greater Westfield community and offers direct access to world-class technology, diagnostics, and specialists.

Baystate Noble, Emergency Department 12 bed Modern Emergency Department, equipped with advanced technology and access to a network for specialists. This unit is well-staffed with ancillary support, management, supervisors and multiple nurse educators & coordinators - on each shift! Multimodal orientation program utilizing latest evidence-based online education programs, inactive classroom lectures, and high-fidelity simulation. The perk of a smaller, community hospital is that you will never get lost in a crowd. We provide individual and tailored orientation for every nurse that comes through our doors.

The Patient Care Technician role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while gaining hands-on clinical experience and building a strong foundation for career growth in healthcare while working alongside a collaborative care team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provided safe, age-appropriate patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, elimination, and personal care while promoting patient dignity and safety.
• Monitored and accurately documented vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other physiological parameters; promptly reported significant changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assisted with treatments, procedures, dressing changes, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and physician examinations in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Provided one-to-one patient observation as needed, recognized changes in patient condition or safety concerns, and responded appropriately to emergency situations.
• Collaborated effectively with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members while maintaining clear communication, accurate documentation, and patient-centered care.

Make a meaningful difference every day. As a Patient Care Technician, you'll provide hands-on care, support patient safety and comfort, recognize important changes in condition, and work alongside nurses and the broader care team to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Per Diem
• Shift: Days
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: Shift differential eligible

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice. Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• High School diploma or GED BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• At least one year of patient care experience (this experience can vary in level of long-term care, specialty, acute care PCT training or CNA training)
• Education: GED or HiSET (Required)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Certified Nurse Aide - Other

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $17.01 - $21.57 - $28.08

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health (Additional)

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield.