Patient Care Technician/Admin Associate - Medical Specialties, 26 hours/week, day shift

Northeast Hospital Corporation; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care. The role includes assisting with daily activities, monitoring vitals, and performing basic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and CNA certification is preferred. Schedule includes Mondays and Fridays, 8am–4pm, located in Massachusetts. Vaccination against influenza is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write basic information.
• Ability to perform basic 4-function math.
• Desire to help people or aspiration to healthcare.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs, height and weight, oxygen saturation.
• Report unusual observations to the nurse.
• Collect specimens for analysis.
• Record and measure intake and output.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily activities.
• Perform basic clinical procedures under RN supervision.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Desire to help people

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification preferred

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description

Schedule: Monday and Fridays 8am - 4pm

Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Patient Care Technician assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Vital Signs Height and Weight Oxygen Saturation
• Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
• Collecting various specimens for analysis
• Recording and measuring intake and output
• Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
• Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
• Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding
• The Administrative Associate performs a variety of computer, clerical, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the nursing unit
• Responsibilities include handling and controlling written and verbal communications between nursing unit, personnel and numerous physicians, ancillary services, patients, visitors and families, and the organization of the patient medical record

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
• Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
• Basic computer skills (preferred)
• CNA certification preferred

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.50 - $28.94 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

About Us

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.