Patient Care Technician, M3W IMCU, 32 Hours (Nights)
About The Position
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our care teams are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, the BMC nursing team is advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a Patient Care Technician and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all, so you can deliver the type of care you know your patients deserve. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC Patient Care Technician. Position: Patient Care Technician Location: IMCU, 3 Surgical Step Down Schedule: 32 hours per week, Permanent Nights, Every Other Weekend ABOUT THE Critical Care/3W Intermediate Care Unit DEPARTMENT AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER: BMC's Surgical Step Down unit is a 38-bed unit providing care for intermediate level surgical patients. The patient population consists of post-operative and surgical specialty patients, including trauma, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, transplant patients and cardiothoracic surgery.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED certificate
- Certification in basic life support (BLS), including CPR certification (must be current or obtained within 30 days of employment)
- Ability to pass clinical competency testing
- Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
- Basic math and computer proficiency
- One of the following:
- One year of previous experience as a Patient Care Technician in an acute hospital setting
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed two cycles of clinical rotation
- Completed an approved Patient Care Technician training
- Completed an approved certified medical assistant training
- One year of previous experience as an EMT or field medic (considered for adult ED positions only)
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in another language a plus
- Previous medical/surgical experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients in the Critical Care department and their families.
- Clinical services could include, but are not limited to: obtaining vital signs, bathing and feeding, dressing wounds, assisting with hygiene, cleaning rooms and linens, and emotional support.
- Perform a variety of environmental and inventory activities to ensure a safe, clean, and appropriately equipped environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the Critical Care dept.
- Contribute to the efficient operation of the Critical Care dept, ensuring quality patient/family clinical outcomes.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- High provider-to-patient ratios that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
- Supportive work environment with a focus on training, development, and growth
- Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
