Patient Care Technician I — ER Support

UMass Memorial Health; Clinton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to assist nurses and care teams by delivering patient care and monitoring vital signs across units.

You will provide daily living assistance, support safety procedures, perform basic tests, and help prepare equipment while maintaining compassionate communication with patients and families. This role includes a 40-hour work week with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support.
• 6 months as PCT I or 800 hours of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear communication to the RN regarding patient observations.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients.
• Assists with daily living activities and safe patient handling.
• Performs patient safety checks and follows restraint policies as directed.
• Assists with treatments and prepares equipment for procedures.
• Maintains patient and unit supplies and responds to requests for assistance.

Skills

English communication

Medical Terminology

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Staying calm under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to assist nurses and care teams by delivering patient care and monitoring vital signs across units.

You will provide daily living assistance, support safety procedures, perform basic tests, and help prepare equipment while maintaining compassionate communication with patients and families. This role includes a 40-hour work week with varied shifts.