Patient Care Technician South Wing 6 - General Surgery Unit

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Shift differential

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the South Wing 6 General Surgery unit at Baystate Medical Center. This part-time, night-shift role involves hands-on patient care in a fast-paced surgical unit with 32 beds and daily collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will monitor patients, assist with activities of daily living, document vital signs, and support nursing staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association.
• CNA training or PCT training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate patient care during activities of daily living, mobility, elimination, and personal care while promoting dignity and safety.
• Monitor and document vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other physiological data; report significant changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with treatments, dressing changes, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and physician examinations per hospital policy.

Skills

BLS CPR Certification

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Care Technician in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: South Wing 6 - General Surgery Unit

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Part-Time

Shift: Nights

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our South Wing 6 General Surgery unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our South Wing 6 General Surgery Unit contains 32 beds, 2 rooms have been converted to double rooms to assist with decompression of the ER.

• Populations served- orthopedic, trauma, urology, musculoskeletal spinal surgery, endocrine, bariatric surgery, colorectal and thoracic patients
• South Wing 6 is a fast-paced surgical unit with high acuity and great opportunity for learning and developing your critical thinking skills.

The Patient Care Technician role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while gaining hands‑on clinical experience and building a strong foundation for career growth in healthcare while working alongside a collaborative care team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.

The Patient Care Technician Will:

• Provided safe, age‑appropriate patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, elimination, and personal care while promoting patient dignity and safety.
• Monitored and accurately documented vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other physiological parameters; promptly reported significant changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assisted with treatments, procedures, dressing changes, specimen collection, point‑of‑care testing, and physician examinations in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Provided one‑to‑one patient observation as needed, recognized changes in patient condition or safety concerns, and responded appropriately to emergency situations.
• Collaborated effectively with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members while maintaining clear communication, accurate documentation, and patient‑centered care.

Make a meaningful difference every day. As a Patient Care Technician, you’ll provide hands‑on care, support patient safety and comfort, recognize important changes in condition, and work alongside nurses and the broader care team to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Part‑Time
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 24
• Schedule: Three twelve hour shifts per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

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: Tuition assistance, 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.
• Additional Benefits: Shift differential eligible

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate 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.

Required Skills

• High School diploma or GED
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• At least one year of patient care experience (this experience can vary in level of long‑term care, specialty, acute care
• PCT training or CNA training

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 - $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.