Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical

** Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical
** Patient Care Technician in Palmer, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department:
Medical Surgical Unit

Location:

Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, Massachusetts Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Nights
** Make an Impact with Baystate Health
** Baystate Health is seeking a
** Patient Care Technician
** to join our
** Medical Surgical
** at
** Baystate Wing Hospital
** in
** Palmer, Massachusetts**. Our
** Medical Surgical unit is a
** 46-bed unit includes telemetry and intermediate care and provides care for the emergency department’s overflow. Nurses are cross trained to provide coverage in telemetry, IMC and the ED for this reason, making this a great opportunity for a new nurse looking to gain experience in multiple specialties.

Baystate Wing Hospital is a 74-bed community hospital in Palmer, Massachusetts, fully accredited by the Joint Commission and designated a Primary Stroke Service hospital by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

The
** Patient Care Technician
** role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while gaining hands-on clinical experience and building a strong foundation for career growth in healthcare while working alongside a collaborative care team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.
** The Patient Care Technician Will:
*** 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.
** Make a meaningful difference every day.
** As a Patient Care Technician, you’ll provide hands-on care, support patient safety and comfort, recognize important changes in condition, and work alongside nurses and the broader care team to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
** Schedule Details**
* ** Job Type:
** Full-Time
* ** Shift:
** Nights
* *
* Hours:

** 36
* *
* Schedule:

** Three twelve hour shifts per week
* ** Weekend Requirement:
** Every other weekend
** Benefits That Support You
** At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:
* ** Competitive Pay & Benefits:
** Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
* ** Tuition & Training:
** Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
* ** Career Growth:
** Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
* ** Regional Opportunities:
** Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
* ** Retirement:
** Retirement savings and employer match.
* ** Paid Time Off:
** Generous PTO for eligible employees.
* ** Additional Benefits:
** Shift differential eligible
** About Baystate Health
** Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western…