Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical Unit- 32hrs/week - Evenings
About The Position
As a Patient Care Tech (PCT) on the Medical Surgical Unit (M3) at Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, you will be a vital member of the Patient Care Team. Your role involves ensuring that patients and their family members receive caring and attentive service, responding to their needs promptly, and maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor. Lowell General Hospital has served the Greater Lowell community for over 125 years, balancing premier medical center care with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. The team comprises over 3,000 dedicated care providers. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system in Massachusetts, bringing together academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected, and accessible care. It includes Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network, and a large clinically integrated physician network, with over 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The system was formed in 2014 to integrate member organizations' missions and transform patient care experiences. The hospital achieved its fourth Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence in March 2025, a recognition held by only nine percent of US hospitals.
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.
Benefits
- comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
