Patient Care Technician, Surgical Step Down Nights​/Weekends

Overview

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our care teams are changing the face of healthcare. The BMC nursing team is advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a Patient Care Technician and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all.

As one of the top places to work in health care, we provide a supportive work environment with opportunities for training, development, and growth. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC Patient Care Technician.

Role: Patient Care Technician

Department: IMCU

Schedule: 36 hours/week – NIGHTS. Schedule includes every other weekend.

BMC s Surgical Step Down unit is a 38-bed unit providing care for intermediate level surgical patients. The patient population includes post-operative and surgical specialty patients, including trauma, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, transplant patients and cardiothoracic surgery.

As a Patient Care Technician in our Critical Care department, you will be a key member of the healthcare team er the direction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice, our Patient Care Technicians provide direct clinical and support services. Using our patient-centered care model and uplifted by a supportive nursing organization, you will participate in the delivery of care to our patients and their families.

You will also work cooperatively with all healthcare team members to provide a variety of support services to meet patient, family, and staff needs.

• Perform a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients in the Critical Care department and their families.

• Clinical services include, but are not limited to: obtaining vital signs, bathing and feeding, dressing wounds, assisting with hygiene, cleaning rooms and linens, and emotional support.

• Perform a variety of environmental and inventory activities to ensure a safe, clean, and appropriately equipped environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the Critical Care department.

• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Critical Care department, ensuring quality patient/family clinical outcomes.

• High school diploma or GED certificate

• Certification in basic life support (BLS), including CPR (current or obtained within 30 days of employment)

• Ability to pass clinical competency testing

• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities

• Basic math and computer proficiency

• One of the following:

  • One year of previous experience as a Patient Care Technician in an acute hospital setting

  • Currently enrolled in a nursing program with two clinical rotation cycles completed

  • Completed an approved Patient Care Technician training

  • Completed an approved certified medical assistant training

  • One year of previous experience as an EMT or field medic (for adult ED positions only)

• Fluency in another language is a plus

• Previous medical/surgical experience preferred

• Competitive pay

• Tuition reimbursement programs

• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• High provider-to-patient ratios that often exceed state standards for quality and safety

• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, development, and growth

• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email Talent acquisition or call  to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range: $23.19 - $27.17 per hour

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. BMCHS offers generous total compensation including benefits, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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