Patient Care Technician I​/II, GMPU Nights

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $24.49

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled

Hours:

11pm-7:30am. Variable shifts.

Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 24070 - 0610 Psych Ip Geriatric

$3,000.00 Sign‑on Bonus

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities. Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts.

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients (e.g., changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status).
• Provides constant observation of high‑risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment, utilizing interventions to de‑escalate patients; if unsuccessful, participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
• Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work‑related activities.

• License/Certification/Education – Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30‑days as a condition of employment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

• License/Certification/Education – Minimum of a high school education or GED;
  Current Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
• Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Medical Terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization, and provide exceptional service to patients.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities for routine situations.
• Must remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.