Patient Care Tech, ACTT; -Day Shift

Position: Patient Care Tech, ACTT (24hrs/week-Day Shift)
Posting Description Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties:
Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience.

This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview This position performs and oversees services in a designated area according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health  part of something new.

Join our innovative Acute Care Transition Team and help redefine the care experience for patients admitted to the hospital while awaiting an inpatient bed. As a member of this specialized team, you will provide expert inpatient nursing care, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, seamless, and compassionate transitions throughout the patient’s journey.

This is an opportunity for patient care techs who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about improving patient outcomes. You’ll be empowered to implement evidence-based interventions, and make a meaningful impact on patient flow, quality, safety, and the overall patient experience.

We’re looking for patient care techs who are:

Passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Strong communicators and collaborative team members.

Confident in providing acute inpatient care across various care settings, primarily within the Emergency Department.

Excited to help build and shape a new model of care.

If you’re looking for a role where innovation, teamwork, and professional autonomy come together to improve the patient experience every day, we’d love to have you join our team.

Hours:

24hrs/week - Day Shift 7a-3:30pWith every other weekend and holiday shift commitment(Weekend rotation required) (Every other Saturday & Sunday)

Location:

Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus-Emergency Room

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent required
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

1. One (1) year of healthcare experience and nursing service experience
2. Certified patient care, clinical associate, certified nursing assistant or equivalent

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Under the direction of a nurse, performs all aspects of activities of daily living (ADLs) patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
2. Prepares patient rooms for admission.
3. Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient.
4. Prioritizes patient care according to nursing…