Patient Care Technician Part Time Nights

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician for its Pediatric ICU at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Pediatric ICU is the region’s only unit of its kind and provides advanced medical, surgical, and trauma care for infants, children, and young adults through age 21, with families at the center of care. The redesigned unit has seven private rooms and child-specific equipment, including state-of-the-art heart and breathing monitors. Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Technician assists with direct patient care and clinical tasks, supports procedures and patient transport, manages equipment, and helps with emergency response protocols. The role is part of a career ladder, with the hiring level determined by Recruitment. The schedule is 24 hours per week on nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every third weekend and holiday. The listed base hourly pay range is $17.01–$28.08, with a midpoint of $21.57; actual pay depends on relevant experience and other factors.

Requirements

Level I: PCT training or CNA training is preferred.
Level I: Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification through the American Heart Association is required.
Level II: High school diploma or GED; at least one year of patient care experience; BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
Level III: High school diploma or GED; three or more years of patient care experience, or at least one year as a Level II PCT at Baystate Health; BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
Level IV: High school diploma or GED; four or more years of experience in an acute or specialty-specific care setting, or at least one year as a Level III PCT at Baystate Health; BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, and commitment to patient safety.

Nice To Haves

PCT training or CNA training (Level I preferred).

Responsibilities

Assist with direct patient care under RN supervision, including hygiene, mobility, and vital-sign monitoring.
Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and Point of Care testing.
Assist with procedures.
Transport patients.
Manage equipment.
Support emergency response protocols.
Work collaboratively with the nursing team and communicate effectively while maintaining a commitment to patient safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance described as high-quality and low-cost.
Paid time off of up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled increases.
Continuing education support and reimbursement.
First-time homebuyer financial packages.
Farm Share memberships.
403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual company contribution increases based on years of service.
Free financial coaching from a certified professional.
Wellbeing programs addressing mental, physical, and financial health.
Pet, home, auto, and personal insurance.
Life insurance.
Reimbursement for wellbeing activities, including gym membership and equipment, personal training, and massage.