Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Telemetry, Per Diem

Anna Jaques Hospital; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will provide basic personal care, comfort, and safety to patients in a Cardiac Telemetry setting.

The role emphasizes multi-skilled caregiving, teamwork, and flexibility. Per diem schedule includes a minimum of 32 hours per month with two weekend shifts per month, and on-site work in Beverly, MA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and measure height/weight.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

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.

Patient Care Technician- Cardiac Telemetry, Per Diem, 32 hours minimum per month, two weekend shifts per month.

Job Description:

If you are a caretaker at heart, consider joining the Beverly Hospital team as a Patient Care Technician under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of your patients.

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.

Examples of tasks to be completed

• 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.

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)
• Medical terminology (preferred)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Certification/License

CNACertification preferred but not required upon hire

Pay Range:

$19.50 - $26.24

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, geographyof 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.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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