Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg, 32 hr evenings

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 2,686,000 - 3,615,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Beverly, MA is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Med/Surg. You will support the RN by providing basic patient care, comfort and safety, and assist with personal needs of patients.

The role involves 32 hours per week with evening shifts, and every other weekend and holiday requirements. CNA certification is preferred, and BLS must be completed within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read/write and perform basic math.
• Desire to help others and pursue healthcare work.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform vital signs, height/weight, and intake/output recording.
• Provide meals and personal care assistance to patients.
• Support nursing staff with procedures and administrative tasks.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Basic patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

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 - Med/Surg, 32 hr, evenings every other weekend, every other holiday required

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.

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 focused on performing technical, therapeutic, and 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 the quality of their 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.

Schedule

32 hours a week, night shift, including every other weekend.

Certification/License

CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire, BLS

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, geography of 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