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 advances professional practice and delivers evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a Patient Care Technician to help us deliver exceptional and equitable care to all.

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

Role: Patient Care Technician

Department: IMCU

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

About the Critical Care/3W IMCU Department at Boston Medical Center: 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.

• Perform a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients in the Critical Care department and their families.
• Clinical services could 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 dept.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Critical Care dept, ensuring quality patient/family clinical outcomes.

• A high school diploma or GED certificate
• Certification in basic life support (BLS), including CPR certification (must be 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 and have completed two cycles of clinical rotation
• 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 (considered for adult ED positions only)
• Fluency in another language 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 contact Talent Acquisition at  or email us with your request.

Compensation Range: $23.19 - $27.17

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 and various programs to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans