Patient Care Technician - Inpatient, East Nights
Job in
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01609, USA
Listing for:
UMass Memorial Health
Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Patient Care Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly
USD
10000.00
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Patient Care Technician I- Inpatient, 6 East, 24 Hour, Nights
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Job Title
Patient Care Technician I
Overview
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the healthcare team. In order to become a PCT II a caregiver must meet the full competencies outlined by the Nursing Professional Practice. Everyone Is a Caregiver – our culture of care extends to every member of our organization.
Job
Details
- Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt
- Hiring Range: $18.92 – $30.80 (final offer may vary by experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity)
- Schedule: Holidays – Every Other Holiday;
Weekends – Every Other Weekend - Hours: 2300‑0730 (Night Shift, 8 hours)
- Daily
Hours:
24 - Cost Center: 10020 – 1402 Nursing 6 East
- Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
- Signing Bonus: Available (subject to confirmation during interview)
Responsibilities
Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients, including but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.Provides constant observation of high‑risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment; utilizes interventions to de‑escalate patients and, if unsuccessful, participates in restraints in accordance with training and education.Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulation, meals, and nourishment.Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall‑prevention devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse oximetry) and measures patients’ height and weight.Performs EKGs, Point‑of‑Care tests, and bladder scanning; collects, labels, and prepares specimens for transport to the lab.Phlebotomy in certain locations.Performs other unit‑specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients, and proper storage of supplies.Assists RN/LICP with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, positioning patient, providing emotional support, and cleaning equipment after the procedure.Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake; refills tube‑feeding bags; empties and records output from Foley catheter, ostomy appliances, and drainage systems; performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients.Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaching all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.Provides respectful, culturally and age‑appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, and others.Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards, bulletin boards, posted notices, and responding to UMMHC e‑mails regularly.Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.Demonstrates the use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.Respects diverse views and approaches; demonstrates Standards of Respect; contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.P…
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