Patient Care Tech II - Inpatient, Float Pool 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 Tech II - Inpatient, Float Pool, 24 Hours, Nights
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $19.74 - $30.80
Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend
Scheduled
Hours:
Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 24
Cost Center: 10010 - 0153 PCA Float Pool
Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.
And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Major Responsibilities
Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.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, and, if necessary, participates in restraints as directed.Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics.Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall-prevention devices, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.Records vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse oxymetry; measures and records height and weight.Performs EKGs, Point-of-Care tests and bladder scanning; collects, labels, and prepares specimens for transport to lab.Phlebotomy in certain locations.Performs 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/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures, preparing patient, obtaining equipment, positioning patient, providing emotional support; cleans equipment after procedure.Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake; sets up tube-feeding solutions and refills as directed; empties and records output from Foley catheters, 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 building positive rapport.Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication to patients, staff, family, visitors and others.Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.Stays current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards, bulletin boards, posted notices and UMMHC emails regularly.Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.Demonstrates 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, and contributes to creating a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment.Maintains reliable and predictable attendance.Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.Position Qualifications
- License/Certification/Education – Minimum of a high school education or GED;
Current Basic Life Support. - Experience/Skills
- Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, with a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
- Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English clearly and concisely.
- Medical Terminology knowledge.
- Computer skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to gather information, build relationships, and provide exceptional patient service.
- Proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
- Remains calm under stress or in emergency situations.
- Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted to meet the requirements.
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions
Position requires indoor patient-care environment. Requires hand dexterity, hearing and vision to take direction from patients or providers. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Work involves standing, walking, pushing…
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