Patient Care Technician Part Time Nights

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous PTO - up to 25 days

Continuing education support

Retirement plan options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Baystate Health, home to Baystate Medical Center, seeks a part-time Patient Care Technician for the Pediatric ICU in Springfield, MA. The role covers nights (7pm–7:30am), about 24 hours weekly, including every third weekend and holiday, under RN supervision.

You will assist with direct patient care, hygiene, mobility, and vital signs, and perform tasks like phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection. Baystate offers extensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• PCT or CNA training is preferred.
• BLS CPR certification is required.
• High school diploma or GED required for Level II+.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Support hygiene, mobility and vital signs monitoring.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection and POCT.
• Assist with procedures, transport patients and manage equipment.
• Support emergency response protocols and promote patient safety.

Skills

PCT training

CNA training

BLS CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT/CNA training

Job description

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), is looking for a part-time Patient Care Technician to join our Pediatric ICU team in Springfield, MA.

SCHEDULE

• Part-time
• 24 hours a week
• Nights, 7pm-7:30am
• Every Third Weekend and Holiday Pediatric ICU

We are the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, we provide advanced medical, surgical, and trauma care for infants, children, and young adults through age 21 in a setting that makes the family the center of care. We see patients with all types of diagnoses including breathing problems from an infection like pneumonia or bronchiolitis, complications from an underlying disease such as diabetes, ingestion or poisoning, recent surgery - especially neurosurgery, thoracic (chest), abdominal, or major orthopedic, severe asthma or other ongoing breathing illness. Our PICU has been newly redesigned and has seven private rooms with glass doors we can close to increase privacy while still allowing the staff to visually monitor patients. Patients in the PICU are monitored by state-of-the-art heart and breathing equipment. All of the unit’s equipment is designed specifically for the needs of children.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Baystate Health, Patient Care Technicians (PCT) play a hands‑on role in delivering compassionate, high‑quality care alongside our nursing team. Under the supervision of an RN, you'll assist with direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, and vital sign monitoring. PCT’s perform a range of clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and Point of Care testing. This role also includes assisting with procedures, patient transport, equipment management, and supporting emergency response protocols. Strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to patient safety are essential.

LOCATION

Baystate Medical Center- 759 Chestnut St.

Springfield, MA

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation
• High‑quality, low‑cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

QUALIFICATIONS

Level I

• PCT training or CNA training, preferred
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

Level II

• High School diploma or GED
• at least one year of patient care experience (this experience can vary in level of long‑term care, specialty, acute care, etc.)
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

Level III

• High School diploma or GED
• Three or more years of patient care experience (this experience can vary in level of long‑term care, specialty, acute care, etc.) experience OR at least one year as a level II PCT at Baystate Health
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

Level IV

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4 or more years of Acute or specialty-specific care setting experience OR at least one year as a level III PCT at Baystate Health
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Education: GED or HiSET Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican 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 - $21.57 - $28.08

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 $1.4 billion, 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