Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical, 24 hours/week, Nights

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with providing basic patient care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes personal care, safety, and contributing to a multidisciplinary care team within a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, willingness to learn, and BLS within 90 days. CNA preferred but not mandatory, with compensation structured around experience and shift needs; Vaccination for influenza is required for staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read/write and perform basic math.
• Desire to help people and/or aspire to become a healthcare professional.
• Basic computer skills (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Vital Signs, Height and Weight, Oxygen Saturation; report unusual observations to the nurse.
• Collect various specimens for analysis.
• Record and measure intake and output.
• Provide patient with personal care and assist with daily activities.
• Perform basic clinical procedures independently or under RN supervision.
• Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.

Skills

Vital signs

Specimen collection

Patient care

Daily living assistance

Basic math

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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. Every other weekend and holiday Job Description: JOB SUMMARY: 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 focus on performing technical, therapeutic, 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 quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.
• *Every other weekend, every other holiday required.

Certification/License:

• CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire

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.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.

Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

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.