Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs, EKG & Direct Care

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care on the unit, perform bedside tasks, monitor patient status, and support RNs in procedures. The role requires maintaining patient safety and following unit policies.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen handling, and effective communication with patients and the care team. BLS and CNA certification are preferred, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing in English.
• Able to maintain professional composure in medium to high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate care to patients.
• Monitors vital signs and records measurements.
• Administers treatments and assists in procedures per policy.
• Communicates effectively with team and patients.
• Demonstrates competency in EKG-related tasks when required.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Professional composure

Education

Non-Graduate

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Job description

Baystate Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care on the unit, perform bedside tasks, monitor patient status, and support RNs in procedures. The role requires maintaining patient safety and following unit policies.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen handling, and effective communication with patients and the care team. BLS and CNA certification are preferred, with training provided as needed.