Patient Care Technician-Postpartum

Baystate Health; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Postpartum Department at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The PCT will provide direct patient care, monitor vital signs, assist nurses, and support clinical procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position features 12-hour shifts with holiday rotation, offering opportunities for professional development within a team-focused, compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• Provides safe, age-appropriate care and documents vital signs.
• Assists nurses and providers with examinations and treatments.
• Maintains patient safety and responds to emergencies per policy.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients, records vitals, and reports changes to the clinical team.
• Supports clinical procedures such as dressing changes and specimen collection.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and colleagues.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Nursing support

Communication

Education

Non-Graduate (Required)

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

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Patient Care Technician in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department:Postpartum

Location:Baystate Medical Center, Springfield Massachusetts

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT)to join our Postpartum Department teamatBaystate Medical CenterinSpringfield, Massachusetts. Our Postpartum team provides care to a diverse adult patient population, working closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care.

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:12-hour shifts

Holiday Requirements:Holiday rotation

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

Competitive Pay & Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.

Tuition & Training:Tuitionassistance, 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 includesBaystate 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.

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

Non-Graduate (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Certified Nurse Aide – Other

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