Patient Care Technician R36461

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Pediatric Emergency Department. The PCT will perform vital patient care tasks, assist with treatments, and ensure patient safety. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, a GED or equivalent, and CPR certification. This role requires a commitment to work nights and every other weekend.

Qualifications

• GED or HiSET required.
• CPR-Basic Life Support of Healthcare Provider required from the American Heart Association.
• C.N.A. or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities coordinated by the RN.
• Provide direct patient care, including hygiene, skin care, and mobility monitoring.
• Manage equipment and perform or assist in procedures on the unit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

C.N.A. or equivalent experience

Job description

Req#: R36461
Category(s): Clinical Support, Patient Care Technicians
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Third

Patient Care Technician

Full time

Nights

Pediatric Emergency Dept.

At Baystate Health, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) perform an important role providing care to our patients. They take vital signs, administer treatments and procedures, assist patients, communicate with the care team and maintain patient safety at all times.

What You Will Do:

• Daily activities are coordinated by the RN
• Performs a variety of technical tasks and bedside functions
• Responsibilities include direct patient care; hygiene, skin care, mobility and monitoring
• Multi-skilled to needs of unit in performing duties relative to phlebotomy and EKGs
• Expected to manage equipment and perform or assist in all procedures on unit

What Do You Need:

• High School diploma or GED.
• CPR-Basic Life Support of Healthcare Provider required from the American Heart Association
• C.N.A. or equivalent experience.
• Great interpersonal skills, compassionate care giver and able to work in a fast paced environment a MUST

• Patient Care Technician I will have no acute care experience
• Patient Care Technician II must have at least one year of acute care experience or one year of experience in specialty specific setting
• Patient Care Technician III must have at least three years of acute care experience with at least one year as Level II PCT at BMC. Meets all Level I and II requirements and skills

What You Need To Know:

• Unit: Pedi Emergency Department
• Shift: 7p-7a
• Full time
• Every other weekend and holiday commitment required

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support – American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

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.

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