Patient Care Technician - Pediatric Adult Med/Surg, 32 hr days

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician at Beverly Hospital to assist with basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and performing basic clinical procedures as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to read/write, basic math, and BLS certification within 90 days. CNA certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math.
• Desire to help people and/or aspire to healthcare.
• Basic computer skills (preferred).
• Medical terminology (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs: height/weight, oxygen saturation.
• Report all unusual observations to the nurse.
• Collect specimens for analysis and record intake/output.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily activities.
• Perform basic clinical procedures under RN supervision.

Skills

BLS Certification

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology (preferred)

CNACertification (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Pediatric Adult Med/Surg, 32 hr daysWe use cookies and other tools to enhance your experience on our website and to analyze our web traffic. For more information about these cookies and the data collected, please refer to our web privacy statement.### Patient Care Technician - Pediatric Adult Med/Surg, 32 hr daysApply: Beverly Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: JR104784**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.****Job Description:**If you are a caretaker at heart, consider joining the Beverly Hospital team as a Patient Care Technician under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of your patients.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 focused on performing technical, therapeutic, and 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 the quality of their own work and remain flexible in response to change.**Examples of tasks to be completed*** 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. **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.**Schedule:** 32 hours a week, Day shift, including every other weekend, every other holiday. **Certification/License:** CNACertification preferred but not required upon hire, BLS**Pay Range:**$19.50 - $26.24The 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.## As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.