Patient Care Technician- Oncology

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

CEUs and professional development

Career growth

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the Oncology team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role focuses on compassionate, high-quality patient care across an adult oncology population, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.

The position emphasizes monitoring, clinical procedures, and patient safety within a 12-hour shift pattern. Baystate offers benefits, education support, and opportunities for clinical advancement

Qualifications

• GED or HiSET required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification is noted in Baystate Health materials.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, age-appropriate patient care; documents vitals, intake/output, and changes in condition.
• Performs approved procedures (dressing changes, specimen collection, EKGs, point-of-care testing).
• Assists nurses and providers with examinations and treatments; monitors patients and reports changes.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Maintains patient safety and responds to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GED or HiSET

Tools

BLS/CPR

Job description

Patient Care Technician – Oncology

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield Massachusetts

Job Type: Full‑Time Shift: Day

Baystate Health Careers Department: Oncology

Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our Oncology team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Oncology team provides care to a diverse adult patient population, working closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Monitoring: Provides safe, age-appropriate care; obtains and documents vital signs, measurements, intake/output, and changes in patient condition; promptly reports concerns to the appropriate clinical team member.
• Clinical Procedures & Testing: Performs approved treatments and procedures, including dressing changes, specimen collection, EKGs, Point-of-Care testing, and other unit‑specific clinical functions in accordance with Baystate Health policies.
• Treatment & Provider Support: Assists nurses and providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, elimination needs, and other delegated patient care activities; monitors patients and reports unexpected changes.
• Communication & Teamwork: Communicates respectfully and effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team; recognizes culturally based needs and supports both clinical and non‑clinical team activities.
• Patient Safety & Emergency Response: Maintains patient safety, initiates appropriate emergency procedures, provides one‑to‑one patient observation when required, and maintains required clinical competencies.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Part‑Time, 24 hours per week
• Shift: Day 7am‑7:30pm
• Schedule: 12‑hour shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other Saturday and Sunday
• Holiday Requirements: Every other Holiday

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children’s Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice. Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Education: GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Certified Nurse Aide - OtherOtherOther

Compensation Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $17.01 - $20.80 - $25.87

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4billion, the ever‑growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield