Patient Care Technician- Observation
About The Position
Patient Care Technician in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Observation Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield Massachusetts Job Type: Full -Time Shift: Night Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our Observation Department team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts . Our Observation Department team provides care to a diverse adult patient population, working closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care.
Requirements
- GED or HiSET
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Certified Nurse Aide - Other
Responsibilities
- Provides safe, age-appropriate care; obtains and documents vital signs, measurements, intake/output, and changes in patient condition; promptly reports concerns to the appropriate clinical team member.
- Performs approved treatments and procedures, including dressing changes, specimen collection, EKGs, Point-of-Care testing, and other unit-specific clinical functions in accordance with Baystate Health policies.
- Assists nurses and providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, elimination needs, and other delegated patient care activities; monitors patients and reports unexpected changes.
- Communicates respectfully and effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team; recognizes culturally based needs and supports both clinical and non-clinical team activities.
- Maintains patient safety, initiates appropriate emergency procedures, provides one-to-one patient observation when required, and maintains required clinical competencies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
- Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
- Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
- Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
- Retirement savings and employer match.
- Generous PTO for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
