Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiology (Full Time)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

3d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital is hiring a compassionate, patient-focused Patient Care Technician for its 32-bed Cardiology Medicine Unit, Klarman 9. The unit provides holistic nursing care to patients with cardiac disease and is located in a state-of-the-art inpatient building. The role collaborates with a nursing team to provide quality patient care. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week, with rotating day and night shifts and required weekend and holiday rotation. The employee must be available to work full-time hours year-round.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–1 years of related work experience.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level.
• Ability to read and write English to understand basic safety instructions, follow direction, and communicate with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to understand spoken English and communicate in basic English with patients, families, and medical center staff.
• Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures.
• Ability to address routine problems by following directions and procedures and identifying process improvements.
• Ability to follow general instructions and procedures; work is monitored by a supervisor or manager.
• Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures for routine situations.
• Ability to interact respectfully with employees, professional staff, and external contacts.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Competence in providing patient care to neonatal patients (birth to 6 months), young adults (16–30 years), middle-aged adults (30–60 years), and elderly patients (60+).
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and to stand or move around for most of the shift.
• Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Patient care experience is strongly preferred through CNA or LNA, MA, ED Tech, EMT, PCT certificate, current nursing student who has completed at least one clinical rotation, BIDMC in-house training program, Allied Health, Pre-Med, Physician Assistant program, or Home Health Aide experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a registered nurse on developing a patient's care plan.
• Develop and maintain competencies as delegated by a registered nurse, including sterile dressing changes.
• Maintain the safety of patients identified as at risk for preventable injury by implementing nursing safety interventions or using protective devices and equipment under registered nurse supervision.
• Report all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED