Patient Care Technician – Heart & Vascular Inpatient

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Tuition & Training

Career Growth

Regional Opportunities

Retirement

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a committed Patient Care Technician for the MassMutual 6 Heart & Vascular Inpatient unit at Baystate Medical Center. The role focuses on safe patient care for post‑operative cardiac surgery patients with 34 beds in a cardiovascular telemetry unit.

The technician will monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, document wellbeing, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provided safe, age‑appropriate patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, elimination, and personal care.
• Monitored and accurately documented vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other parameters; reported significant changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted with treatments, procedures, dressing changes, specimen collection, and point‑of‑care testing.
• Provided one‑to‑one patient observation as needed and responded to emergencies.
• Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and team members with clear communication and accurate documentation.

Skills

BLS CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association

Job description

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Patient Care Technician for Heart & Vascular Inpatient

Patient Care Technician in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

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 MassMutual 6 Heart & Vascular Inpatient at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our MassMutual 6 unit is a 34 bed acute care cardiovascular telemetry unit. The unit specializes in and provides a full array of services for post-operative cardiac surgery patients, TAVR, and vascular surgery patients as well as cardiac post procedural patients.

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.

• Baystate’s Regional Heart Attack Program is known nationally for delivering life‑saving care.During a heart attack, every minute counts. We can unblock your artery up to 25 minutes sooner than the national standard. In fact, Baystate is in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide when it comes to this life‑saving treatment, called an angioplasty.
• Baystate Medical Center is the only hospital in our area that can stop a heart attack instantlyby unblocking an artery. And we can do this procedure 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Baystate Medical Center’s experts perform more than 80% of all cardiac surgeries in western Massachusetts.When it comes to heart surgery, we are one of the top three highest‑volume medical centers in Massachusetts.

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.

• 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, 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

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