• Patient Care Technician

    Baystate Health (Springfield, MA)


    Patient Care Technician

     

    Full time

     

    Nights

     

    Pediatric Emergency Dept.

     

    At Baystate Health, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) perform an important role providing care to our patients. They take vital signs, administer treatments and procedures, assist patients, communicate with the care team and maintain patient safety at all times.

    What You Will Do:

    + Daily activities are coordinated by the RN

    + Performs a variety of technical tasks and bedside functions

    + Responsibilities include direct patient care; hygiene, skin care, mobility and monitoring

    + Multi-skilled to needs of unit in performing duties relative to phlebotomy and EKGs

    + Expected to manage equipment and perform or assist in all procedures on unit

    What Do You Need:

    + High School diploma or GED.

    + CPR-Basic Life Support of Healthcare Provider required from the American Heart Association

    + C.N.A. or equivalent experience.

    + Great interpersonal skills, compassionate care giver and able to work in a fast paced environment a MUST

    + Patient Care Technician I will have no acute care experience

    + Patient Care Technician II must have at least one year of acute care experience or one year of experience in specialty specific setting

    + Patient Care Technician III must have at least three years of acute care experience with at least one year as Level II PCT at BMC. Meets all Level I and II requirements and skills

    What You Need To Know:

    + Unit: Pedi Emergency Department

    + Shift: 7p-7a

    + Full time

    + ​Every other weekend and holiday commitment required

     

    You Belong At Baystate

     

    At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

     

    DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

    Education:

    GED or HiSET (Required)

    Certifications:

    Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

     

    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.