Patient Care Technician PT​/N R38989

Patient Care Technician PT/N R38989

Baystate Health

Employment type:

Part‑time

Shift: Third

Salary range: $16.68 – $21.15 – $27.53 per hour

Daily activities are coordinated by the Registered Nurse (RN). The PCT will perform a variety of technical tasks and bedside functions. Responsibilities include direct patient care, hygiene, skin care, mobility, monitoring, phlebotomy, EKGs, equipment management, and other duties as assigned.

• Provides age‑appropriate care to patients.
• Monitors basic physiological parameters and records vital signs, weights/heights, abdominal girths, and head circumference for pediatric patients, reporting significant deviations promptly.
• Administers treatments and procedures per policy, including dressing changes within specified time frames and post‑mortem care as directed by the RN.
• Assists patients with elimination of body wastes, ensuring prompt availability of bedpan, urinal, and emesis basin.
• Accurately labels and sends specimens within 30 minutes, measures and records intake and output, and administers enemas or Harris Drips as ordered.
• Performs point‑of‑care testing and assists in ancillary services, following treatment plans and monitoring patient condition during therapy.
• Communicates effectively with the team and patients, respecting cultural and individual needs.
• Initiates and responds to emergency procedures, maintaining patient safety at all times.
• Functions as a member of the team, providing feedback on clinical and non‑clinical activities.

• At least one year of patient care experience (long‑term care, specialty, acute care, etc.).

• None

• Proficient in reading and writing in English.
• Maintains professional composure in medium to high‑stress situations.
• Effective communication skills.

GED or HiSET

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association

Certified Nurse Aide – Other

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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