Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region's only level 1 trauma center is looking for a Patient Care Technician to join our team!

Resume Required with Application

Schedule:

Full Time Days 7 AM - 7 PM, 36 hours per week

Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Location:

Baystate Medical Center

759 Chestnut Street, Springfield

Summary: 

Flex Team PCTs will function in a supportive role to a registered nurse and work collaboratively with the health care team to manage patient care. This position on the Flex Team allows the applicant to gain experience in providing care to a diverse patient population; Flex Team PCTs will float to multiple units in both the adult and children's hospitals based on patient census and staffing needs. Flex Team PCTs report to the Clinical Manager but daily activities will be coordinated by the RN. PCTs will perform direct patient care (hygiene, skin care, mobility, and assistance with elimination needs), obtain and record vital signs, collect laboratory specimens, document intake/output, communicate effectively with patients/staff, promote patient safety and function as a team member within the health system. Adherence to the system and department compliance policies and any and all applicable laws and regulations are mandatory. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.

Job Responsibilities: 

1) Provides age-appropriate care to patients by demonstrating the knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups and applying developmental theories and concepts when implementing care for patients.

2) Monitors basic physiological parameters: including taking and recording routine vital signs within the specified timeframe as indicated by periodic review of documentation, obtaining and documenting weights/heights, abdominal girths, chest circumference, head circumference (Pediatric Service), consistently reporting any significant deviations in vital signs as outlined in the procedure immediately, and records and reports, any change in patient's normal drainage pattern, i.e. gastric, wound, blood

3) Administers treatments and procedures in accordance with BMC policy/procedure.

4) Assists patients with the elimination of body wastes.

5) Performs POC testing.

6) Assist in the delivery of ancillary services as directed.

7) Communicates effectively with team, patients, and family: interacts with patients in a respectful and informative manner; clearly communicates information related to patient care to the team; recognizes culturally based patient and family needs

8) Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures

9) Functions as a member of the team by assisting team members with clinical activities, providing feedback related to the team process, and assisting team members with non-clinical activities.

10) Competencies and completion and maintenance of clinical recognition program for career ladder level.

Required Work Experience: 

1) 1 year of hospital experience

Preferred Work Experience: 

1) PCT experience with both adults and children

Qualifications 

• •    CPR-Basic Life Support of Healthcare Provider required from the American Heart Association
• •    Patient Care Experience
• •    Certified Nursing Assistant Certification preferred
• •    Every other holiday and weekend commitment
• •    Great interpersonal skills, compassionate care giver and able to work in a fast paced environment a MUST.

Education:

GED or HiSET

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Certified Nurse Aide - Other

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal