Local Contract Patient Care Tech

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.

-Allied is seeking a local contract Patient Care Tech for a local contract job in Clinton, Massachusetts.

• Specialty:
  Patient Care Tech
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Clinton, MA

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 13 weeks (high likelihood of extension)
Hours per Week: 36 hrs

Shift Details

• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM (Monday–Friday)
• Weekends/Holidays: Every other weekend & holiday required

Position Overview

The Patient Care Technician will provide direct patient care within a behavioral health/psychiatric environment serving primarily geriatric populations. This role requires strong clinical awareness, de-escalation skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly structured, and safety‑focused unit.

Experience & Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in a Long-Term Care, Hospital, or related clinical setting
• Previous psychiatric or behavioral health experience preferred
• PCTs accepted
• If currently working as a CNA: Must hold an active Massachusetts CNA license to qualify

Float Requirements

• Required to float between:
  • Medical Telemetry unit – Clinton campus
  • Medical Telemetry unit – Leominster campus

Patient Population

Includes, but is not limited to:

• Geriatric patients
• Dementia with behavioral disturbances
• Bipolar disorder
• Schizophrenia & schizoaffective disorder
• Depression
• Suicidal ideation

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 15-minute safety checks and observe/report patient behavior
• Support de-escalation practices and promote a calm, safe environment
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Provide geriatric-focused and dementia-sensitive care
• Participate in restraint and safety intervention procedures when required
• Follow legal and clinical procedures for patients on locked psychiatric units
• Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Benefits:

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools.

Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.