Patient Care Technician: PACU & Pre-Anesthesia

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Paid time off

Job summary

Baystate Health is actively hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Pre-Anesthesia team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role involves patient care, vitals monitoring, EKGs, and support for nurses and physicians in perioperative care.

The position is full-time (36 hours/week) with day shifts (9am–9:30pm), every other weekend and holiday requirements, and a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and professional development. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Provides safe, age-appropriate patient care and documents vital signs.
• Assists with procedures such as dressing changes, specimen collection, EKGs, and point-of-care testing.
• Supports nurses and providers with examinations, treatments, and elimination needs.
• Communicates respectfully with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety and monitor changes in condition.
• Assist with clinical procedures and testing per policy.
• Support providers with examinations, treatments, and patient care activities.
• Report concerns promptly to the clinical team.
• Provide one-to-one observation when required.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient monitoring

EKG

POC testing

Education

Non-Graduate (Required)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Baystate Health is actively hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Pre-Anesthesia team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role involves patient care, vitals monitoring, EKGs, and support for nurses and physicians in perioperative care.

The position is full-time (36 hours/week) with day shifts (9am–9:30pm), every other weekend and holiday requirements, and a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and professional development. Competitive benefits apply.