• Patient Care Technician

    Baystate Health (Springfield, MA)


    Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), is looking for a **part** **-time** **Patient Care Technician** to join our General Surgery team in Springfield, MA.

    SCHEDULE:

    + Part-time day shift, 24 hours a week

    + Rotating Holidays, 2-3 holidays per year

    Department Summary:

    South Wing 6- General Surgery

    + South Wing 6 contains 32 beds, 2 rooms have been converted to double rooms to assist with decompression of the ER

    + Populations served- orthopedic, trauma, urology, musculoskeletal spinal surgery, endocrine, bariatric surgery, colorectal and thoracic patients

    + South Wing 6 is a fast-paced surgical unit with high acuity and great opportunity for learning and developing your critical thinking skills.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Baystate Health, Patient Care Technicians (PCT) play a hands-on role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care alongside our nursing team. Under the supervision of an RN, you'll assist with direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, and vital sign monitoring.

     

    PCT’s perform a range of clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and Point of Care testing. This role also includes assisting with procedures, patient transport, equipment management, and supporting emergency response protocols.

     

    Strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to patient safety are essential.

     

    **LOCATION** :

    + Baystate Medical Center- 759 Chestnut St.

    + Springfield, MA

     

    THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

     

    + Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

    + Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

    + Continuing education support and reimbursement

    + First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

    + Farm Share Memberships

    + 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

    + Free money coach advice from a certified professional

    + Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

    + Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

    + Life insurance

    + Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

     

    Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

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

    Level I:

    1) PCT training or CNA training, preferred

    **2)** BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

    Level II:

    1) High School diploma or GED

     

    2) At least one year of patient care experience (this experience can vary in level of long-term care, specialty, acute care, etc.)

     

    3) BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

    Level III:

    1) High School diploma or GED

     

    2) Three or more years of patient care experience (this experience can vary in level of long-term care, specialty, acute care, etc.) experience OR at least one year as a level II PCT at Baystate Health

     

    3) BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

    Level IV:

    1) High School Diploma or GED

     

    2) 4 or more years of Acute or specialty-specific care setting experience OR at least one year as a level III PCT at Baystate Health

     

    3) BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

     

    We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

    OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

    We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

    Education:

    GED or HiSET (Required)

    Certifications:

    Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Nurse Aide - OtherOther

     

    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.