Patient Care Technician N R39511

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. This is a Full-Time, Third shift Patient Care Technician (PCT) role based in Springfield, MA. CPR-American Heart Association BLS required. A resume is required to fully determine experience.

• Provide age-appropriate care to patients and monitor basic physiological parameters.
• Take and document routine vital signs; record weights/heights and other measurements as applicable; report significant deviations immediately.
• Administer treatments and procedures per policy; change dressings within the established timeframe; provide post-mortem care as directed.
• Perform procedures in accordance with nursing procedure manuals; assist physicians with exams and simple procedures; verify patient identity before procedures.
• Assist with elimination needs and provide bedpan/urinal/emesis basin as requested.
• Label and send specimens promptly; monitor intake/output; administer enemas or Harris Drips as ordered.
• Perform Point of Care (POC) testing; assist with ancillary services and implement treatment plans for individual patients; monitor patient condition and notify RN of any changes.
• Communicate effectively with team and patients; respond to emergencies; maintain patient safety at all times.
• Work as a team member, support non-clinical activities, and contribute to team processes.
• Maintain competency through clinical recognition programs and one-to-one patient observation as required by department/unit needs.

This position is part of a career ladder and hiring level determined by Recruitment.

• Level I: Preferred: PCT or CNA training
• Level II: Required:
  At least one year of patient care experience (various care settings acceptable)
• Level III: High School diploma or GED;
  
  Required:
  
  Three+ years of patient care experience or at least one year as a Level II PCT at Baystate Health; CNA preferred
• Level IV: High School Diploma or GED;
  
  Required:
  
  4+ years of acute or specialty care experience or at least one year as a Level III PCT at Baystate Health; CNA preferred

• Skills and
  
  Competencies:
  
  Proficient in reading and writing in English; maintain professional composure in medium to high-stress situations; effective communication skills.

• Location:
  
  Springfield, MA
• Shift: Third
• Hours:
  
  36 per week;
  Nights 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.; includes every other weekend and holiday
• Education:
  
  GED or HiSET
• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support – American Heart Association;
  Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred

Our compensation philosophy: competitive total compensation including pay, benefits, and other recognition programs. The base pay range reflects knowledge/skills, experience, education/certifications, and other factors; this range does not include the comprehensive benefits package or potential incentives.

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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