BHSOT- PCT Per Diem

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Baystate Health is launching the Baystate Health Staffing Optimization Team (BHSOT), a new Patient Care Technician (PC T) float pool designed to provide experienced patient care and behavioral health support staff with greater flexibility while helping meet patient care and staffing needs across Western Massachusetts. As a Baystate Health Float Pool PC T, you will be hired into either a Facility Float or System-Wide Float position. Both opportunities offer variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to work across designated patient care and behavioral health areas based on your experience and assigned clinical grouping. Facility Float PC T: Provide direct patient care across designated clinical areas within a specific Baystate Health facility. Facility Float PCTs must be able to work in all areas included within their assigned clinical grouping. System-Wide Float BRT: Provide direct patient care across designated clinical areas at multiple Baystate Health facilities. System-Wide Float PCTs must be able to work in all areas included within their assigned clinical grouping. Compensation differentials vary by float assignment and applicable position or clinical grouping.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Relevant clinical or patient care experience consistent - At least 24 months.
• Ability to work in all areas included within the assigned clinical grouping.
• CPR through the American Heart Association BLS Provider certification prior to start.
• Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to: Direct patient care, Working with patients in a hospital setting/group home setting/skilled nursing facility, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience, Medical Assistant (MA) experience, Home Health Aide (HHA) experience, Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience.
• GED or HiSET (Required)
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Certified Nurse Aide - Other

Responsibilities

• Provided safe, age-appropriate patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, elimination, and personal care while promoting patient dignity and safety.
• Monitored and accurately documented vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other physiological parameters; promptly reported significant changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assisted with treatments, procedures, dressing changes, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and physician examinations in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Provided one-to-one patient observation as needed, recognized changes in patient condition or safety concerns, and responded appropriately to emergency situations.
• Collaborated effectively with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members while maintaining clear communication, accurate documentation, and patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Full-Time and Part-Time positions are benefit-eligible based on the applicable FTE and position.
• Behavioral Resource Technicians receive applicable compensation differentials based on their Facility Float or System-Wide Float assignment and applicable shift or clinical grouping.
• Additional premium pay programs may apply when eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

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