Patient Care Technician Child and Adolescent Unit

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Shift differential

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Child & Adolescent Unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. This full-time night-shift role involves hands-on pediatric patient care in a 110-bed unit serving birth to age 21, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary care team.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and BLS CPR certification; one year of patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association required.
• At least one year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provided safe, age-appropriate patient care and assisted with activities of daily living.
• Monitored vital signs, weights, intake/output and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted with treatments, dressing changes, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and physician examinations.
• Provided one-to-one patient observation and responded to emergencies as needed.
• Collaborated with nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

High School Diploma

BLS CPR

Education

High School Diploma

BLS CPR

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Child & Adolescent Unit

Patient Care Technician in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Child & Adolescent Unit Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Nights Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our Child & Adolescent Unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Child & Adolescent unit is a 110-bed and 57-bassinette hospital located within Baystate Medical Center, is the only accredited full-service children’s hospital in western Massachusetts and provides primary and advanced medical care to babies, children, and adolescents and their families. The Children’s and Adolescents Unit sees babies and kids from birth to age 21. Work closely with child life specialists to make the child’s care the best possible. 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. The Patient Care Technician Will:

The Patient Care Technician Will:

• 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: Full‑Time Shift: Nights Hours: 36 Schedule: Three twelve hour shifts per week Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Benefits That Support You At Baystate Health

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• 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

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate. Education: GED or HiSET 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

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