Patient Care Technician- D3 Medical Surgical Unit (Day/Evening Shift)
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works as a member of the Patient Care Team, providing basic patient care services under the direction of a nurse and in accordance with physician orders. The role supports patients and families with attentiveness, professionalism, and timely responses to their needs. It does not require an RN or LPN license and involves routine nursing-support procedures performed under moderate supervision. The position is on D3, a 30-bed medical-surgical unit at Lowell General Hospital’s Main Campus. The unit cares for adults with acute medical-surgical and intermediate-care needs and a wide range of diagnoses and co-morbidities. Surgical patients include bariatric, general, gynecological, urological, plastic, and vascular cases; medical patients include those with stroke, renal disease, pneumonia, alcohol or drug withdrawal, and cellulitis. The schedule is 36 hours per week on a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. day/evening shift, with every other weekend and holidays as required by unit needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare and nursing service experience.
- Certification as a patient care technician, clinical associate, certified nursing assistant, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Under a nurse’s direction, provide activities-of-daily-living care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
- Prepare patient rooms for admission and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Prioritize patient care according to nursing direction and the discharge plan.
- Transport patients to procedures and to or from discharge as directed.
- Clean and operate equipment safely and correctly.
- Prepare patients for meals and assist with or provide feeding as needed.
- Perform technical tasks, including using a glucometer and lift-assisted devices and collecting specimens.
- Collect, record, and report accurate patient data in a timely manner.
- Perform Patient Sitter duties, including continuous observation as outlined in sitter guidelines.
- Provide clerical support, greet and direct visitors, and answer and direct phone calls professionally.
- Screen people requesting access to the department and enforce department security policies.
- Complete administrative tasks related to patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and maintain paper components of patient charts.
- Attend to patients and families in a caring, attentive, and timely manner while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor.
- Work cohesively with the patient care team, anticipate team members’ needs, and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and team members.
- Report variances in accordance with hospital policy.
- Participate regularly in department meetings and in-service programs.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits.
- 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free on-campus parking.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
