Patient Care Technician - Medical Telemetry, Per Diem

Beverly Hospital; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Massachusetts is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Medical Telemetry unit. In this per diem role, you will provide essential patient care, support nursing staff, and assist with various technical tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a desire to work in healthcare. Certification in Basic Life Support is required within 90 days of hire. Flexible shifts with part-time hours expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to read/write and perform basic four-function math.
• CNA certification preferred but not required upon hire.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care activities and support for patients.
• Assist with delivery of patient care under RN supervision.
• Take vital signs and assist with measurements and documentation.

Skills

Desire to help people

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Patient Care Technician - Medical Telemetry, Per Diem at Beverly Hospital (Per Diem, Part Time, Day shift). This role involves providing basic patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and supporting a multi-disciplinary patient care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care activities and support for personal needs, comfort and safety of patients
• Assist with delivery of patient care under RN supervision
• Perform technical, therapeutic, and administrative tasks as trained
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork to support quality of care
• Take vital signs, height/weight, oxygen saturation, and assist with measurements and documentation
• Report unusual observations to the nurse
• Collect specimens for analysis
• Record and measure intake and output
• Provide nutritional support including assisting with room service, setting up meals and feeding as appropriate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read/write and perform basic four-function math
• Desire to help people; interest in healthcare
• Basic computer skills (preferred)
• Medical terminology (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire
• CNA certification preferred but not required upon hire
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Employment Details

• Job Type: Per Diem
• Time Type: Part time
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to care for our patients, our colleagues, and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.