Patient Care Technician II — Day Shift (Sign-On Bonus Possible)

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 26,064 - 37,140; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide compassionate care under licensed supervision in a fast-paced hospital unit. You will support daily living activities, monitor vitals, and assist with procedures and specimen collection while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to unit standards. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with opportunities for professional growth and a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Medical Terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
• Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of licensed clinicians and in keeping with unit standards.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, perform vital signs, and assist with daily living activities.
• Assist with procedures, specimen collection, and proper equipment handling.
• Observe and report patient changes to the RN promptly.
• Precept new Patient Care Technicians as needed.

Skills

Patient care

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide compassionate care under licensed supervision in a fast-paced hospital unit. You will support daily living activities, monitor vitals, and assist with procedures and specimen collection while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to unit standards. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with opportunities for professional growth and a