Patient Care Technician — 12-Hour Shifts

Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, vitals, nutrition, infection control, safety and more across three 12-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Prior experience is not required. The role emphasizes patient comfort, teamwork and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Basic Life Support/BLS Required. New Hires/transfers will have 30 days to obtain BLS certification.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math. Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology, basic personal computer skills, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients.
• Vital Signs: may take and record vital signs, height/weight, oxygen saturation.
• Intake and Output: collects specimens and measures intake/output.
• Activities of Daily Living: assists with personal care and daily activities.
• Clinical Procedures: performs basic procedures under supervision.
• Nutrition: assists with meals and room service.
• Safety: supports safety interventions for patients.
• Infection Control: adheres to infection control policies.
• Sitter: assist as patient safety attendant after competency.
• Orientation: assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, vitals, nutrition, infection control, safety and more across three 12-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Prior experience is not required. The role emphasizes patient comfort, teamwork and adherence to policies.