Patient Care Technician, Surgical Stepdown, 40 Hour (Nights)

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), care teams are dedicated to advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based, exceptional, and equitable care to patients, families, and the community. BMC is a Magnet® recognized organization and is considered one of the top places to work in healthcare, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for training, development, and growth. The Surgical Step Down unit at BMC is a 38-bed unit that provides care for intermediate level surgical patients, including post-operative and surgical specialty patients such as trauma, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, transplant patients, and cardiothoracic surgery. As a Patient Care Technician in the Critical Care department, you will be a key member of the healthcare team. Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice, Patient Care Technicians provide direct clinical and support services. This role involves participating in the delivery of patient-centered care to patients and their families and working cooperatively with all healthcare team members to provide various support services.

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 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 certified nursing assistant 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
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pharmacy benefits
• Contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• Earned time cash out
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees