Patient Care Tech - Ancillary Float Pool - Per Diem

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

22h•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is a great opportunity to be part of a 4-time Magnet Recognized Community Hospital. The Ancillary Float Pool Care Technician performs the combined duties of a Patient Care Technician, Patient Sitter and Unit Coordinator, as required. 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: Per Diem - Variable Shifts (Days/Evenings/Nights) Weekend and holiday shift rotation required Location: Lowell General Hospital- Ancillary Float Pool Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred Qualifications: 1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent. 2. Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services. 3. Successful completion of courses in EKG and Phlebotomy. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Provides complete hygienic care to patients which may include distributing linens, making beds, changing linens, changing briefs, bedpans, urinals, and catheters. Administers cleansing enemas. 4. Applies principles of prevention to maintain skin integrity and skeletal muscular alignment. Changes simple dry sterile dressings. 5. Assists self-care Ostomy patients with pouching and preventative skin care. 6. Prepares and administers hot and cold applications including sitz bath, soaks and packs. 7. Applies supportive appliances, i.e. slings, ace bandages, elastic stockings and binders, when appropriate. 8. Obtains, documents and reconciles allergy and medication lists. 9. Collects and prepares specimens and relevant documentation for transportation to off-site laboratory, assuring accuracy in labeling and documenting. Update and reconcile all lab results in EMR. 10. Monitors and replenishes medical supplies. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains diagnostic equipment. Arranges for any replacement/upgrades to all medical devices. 11. Assists with medical, office, or clinical staff with clerical support necessary to ensure efficient practice procedures which may include: greeting patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, taking messages and patient mailings. 12. Assists and provides assistance to other employed physician practices as required and will perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor. What We Offer: • Competitive salaries • 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match • Opportunities for growth • Free on-campus parking 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 Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

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.
Collects and prepares specimens and relevant documentation for transportation to off-site laboratory, assuring accuracy in labeling and documenting. Update and reconcile all lab results in EMR.
Monitors and replenishes medical supplies. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains diagnostic equipment. Arranges for any replacement/upgrades to all medical devices.
Assists with medical, office, or clinical staff with clerical support necessary to ensure efficient practice procedures which may include: greeting patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, taking messages and patient mailings.
Assists and provides assistance to other employed physician practices as required and will perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.