Pediatric Patient Care Technician

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under nurses' supervision on the pediatric service unit. The role includes phlebotomy, EKGs, and multi-skill duties across the unit, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and compassionate care.

Required: at least 1 year of patient care experience and strong English communication. Salary is paid hourly, with a typical range reflecting the Baystate Health pay grid.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of patient care experience.
• Proficient reading and writing in English.
• Ability to maintain composure in medium to high-stress situations and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate patient care and monitors vital signs.
• Assists with phlebotomy and EKGs as needed on the unit.
• Administers treatments and supports procedures under RN direction.
• Supports mobility, hygiene, and patient safety; observes and reports changes.
• Documents treatments and communicates observations to the care team.

Skills

English literacy

Professional composure

Effective communication

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under nurses' supervision on the pediatric service unit. The role includes phlebotomy, EKGs, and multi-skill duties across the unit, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and compassionate care.

Required: at least 1 year of patient care experience and strong English communication. Salary is paid hourly, with a typical range reflecting the Baystate Health pay grid.