Patient Care Technician - POC, Phlebotomy & EKG

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a skilled Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support Registered Nurse-led care at Baystate Medical Center. You will perform direct patient care, assist with hygiene, mobility, and routine procedures, and help with phlebotomy and EKGs as needed.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in patient care or 1+ year as a Level II PCT at Baystate Health, with BLS certification and CNA credentials. This on-site role supports a team-focused hospital environment with ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate care to patients. Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups and applies developmental theories and concepts when implementing care for patients.
• Monitors basic physiological parameters. Takes and records routine vital signs within the specified timeframe as indicated by periodic review of documentation. Obtains and documents weights/heights, abdominal girths, and head circumference (Pediatric Service) as per physician/nurse order 100% of the time as indicated by quarterly review of 5 records. Consistently reports any significant deviations in vital signs as outlined in the procedure immediately. Records and reports, 100% of the time, any change in patient’s normal drainage pattern, i.e.gastric, wound, blood.
• Administers treatments and procedures per Baystate Health policy/procedure. Changes dressings within one hour of the specified timeframe per established procedure. Provides post-mortem care as directed by RN according to BMC policy. Performs all procedures outlined in the nursing procedure manual within the area of responsibility per specifications. Assures the identity of the patient by checking the identification bracelet and identification band before performing any procedure.
• Assists patients with elimination of body wastes. Makes available or offers bedpan, urinal, and emesis basin immediately after patient request as indicated by the absence of patient complaints. Accurately labels and sends specimens of urine, feces, and sputum within 30 minutes of the specified time frame unless discussed with RN as evidenced by random review of reports. Accurately measures and records intake and output per the established policy as indicated by random review of intake and output forms. Administers enemas or Harris Drips as ordered per established procedure as observed.
• Performs Point of Care (POC) Testing.
• Assist in the delivery of ancillary services as directed. Assists with treatment by following specified treatment plans developed for individual patients. Monitors patient’s condition during treatment and notifies appropriate personnel of unexpected occurrences. Provides information to RN based upon an observation made during patient-related care. Provides treatment within the specified time frame. Documents treatments and activities consistently.
• Communicates effectively with team and patients. Interacts with patients in a respectful and informative manner. Clearly communicates information related to patient care to the team. Recognizes culturally based patient and family needs.
• Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures. Responds effectively in emergency situations as observed. Maintains Patient safety at all times. Communicated effectively with appropriate personnel.
• Functions as a member of the team. Assists team members with clinical activities. Provides feedback related to the team process. Assists team members with non-clinical activities.
• Competencies and completion and maintenance of clinical recognition program for career ladder level.
• Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patient-based on department and unit-specific needs.

Skills

English literacy

Education

GED or HiSET

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a skilled Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support Registered Nurse-led care at Baystate Medical Center. You will perform direct patient care, assist with hygiene, mobility, and routine procedures, and help with phlebotomy and EKGs as needed.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in patient care or 1+ year as a Level II PCT at Baystate Health, with BLS certification and CNA credentials. This on-site role supports a team-focused hospital environment with ongoing professional