Patient Care Technician - South Wing 7 - Orthopedics Unit

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Shift differential

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the South Wing 7 Orthopedics unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role involves hands-on patient care, ADL assistance, vital signs documentation, and collaboration with the care team on a busy orthopedic unit.

This Full-Time, Days shift position emphasizes patient safety, dignity, and comfort, with weekend requirements and a structured schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association required.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience preferred, varies by unit and role.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and document vital signs, intake/output, and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with treatments, dressing changes, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

High School diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Job description

Patient Care Technician in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: South Wing 7 - Orthopedics Unit Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Days

Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our South Wing 7 Orthopedics unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our South Wing 7 Orthopedics Unit contains 32 beds, all private rooms. Primarily an Orthopedic unit with general medical surgical overflow. They service a wide variety of patients, with a large population of elective surgeries such as total hip replacements, knee replacements and orthopedic trauma patients. 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: Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 36
• Schedule: Three twelve hour shifts per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Benefits

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.

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Education: GED or HiSET 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.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system with hospitals, physician practices, a health plan and more serving over 800,000 people throughout western New England. Baystate Health is the safety net provider in Western Massachusetts. With roots dating to the founding of Springfield Hospital in 1883, Baystate Health has been providing high‑quality, compassionate and accessible care in the Pioneer Valley for more than 140 years and continues to be a pillar of its community - rooted here, serving here, and helping generations thrive here. With a focus on advancing health for all, Baystate is not only a keystone of the region, it is a national leader in health care. Learn more at BaystateHealth.Org The ever‑growing health system includes six Massachusetts hospitals: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield Baystate Mercy Hospital in Springfield