Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical Unit (32hrs per week) Evening shift
About The Position
Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical Unit At Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, we're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us? We are seeking a full-time 32/hour per week Patient Care Technician to work in our MS2 Unit. As a member of the Patient Care Team, you will ensure that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner, responding to the needs of patients/family members in a timely manner and maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor at all times. Hours: 32 hours per week / Evening shift (3pm-11:30pm) Rotating (every other) Weekend & Holiday shifts required 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 4-week schedule block Location: Lowell General Hospital -Main Campus (MS2) About Lowell General For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most. Magnet Designation The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care, our fourth designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range: $20.12 - $25.15
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent.
- Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services.
- Successful completion of courses in EKG and Phlebotomy.
Responsibilities
- Assists with any examinations, procedures, tests, treatments that have been taught through formal training which main include: Using glucometer, hoyer lift, obtaining vital signs, urinalysis, blood glucose, microalbumin, and A1C. Takes vital signs and weights.
- Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a manner which maintains patient privacy and safety. Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary. Responds to call lights in a timely manner. Assists with ambulation and/or transfers.
- Provides complete hygienic care to patients which may include distributing linens, making beds, changing linens, changing briefs, bedpans, urinals, and catheters. Administers cleansing enemas.
- Applies principles of prevention to maintain skin integrity and skeletal muscular alignment. Changes simple dry sterile dressings.
- Assists self-care Ostomy patients with pouching and preventative skin care.
- Prepares and administers hot and cold applications including sitz bath, soaks and packs.
- Applies supportive appliances, i.e. slings, ace bandages, elastic stockings and binders, when appropriate.
- Obtains, documents and reconciles allergy and medication lists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
