Patient Care Technician - Inpatient,West Evenings Job Worcester area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Patient Care Technician I- Inpatient, 3 West, 24 Hour, Evenings

Patient Care Technician I‑ Inpatient, 3 West, 24 Hour, Evenings

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Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt

Hiring Range: $18.92 – $28.59 (final offer may vary within this range based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations)

Schedule Details: Holidays – Every Other Holiday;
Weekends – Every Other Weekend

Scheduled

Hours:

1500–2330

Shift: 2 – Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 10020 – 1400 Nursing 3 West

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.

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

Major Responsibilities

Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients, including skin condition, vital signs, and 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 and, if unsuccessful, participating in restraints in accordance with training and education.

Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals, and nourishment.

Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.

Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention strategies, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.

Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oxymetry); measures and records patients’ height and weight.

Performs EKGs, Point of Care (POC) tests, bladder scanning, and collects, labels, and prepares specimens for transport to the lab.

Performs phlebotomy as required in certain locations.

Performs unit‑specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking equipment status, cleaning equipment between patients, and storing supplies properly.

Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patients, obtaining and setting up equipment, providing emotional support, and cleaning up after treatment.

Observes, measures, and records oral food and fluid intake; refills tube‑feeding bags as directed; empties and records output from Foley catheter, ostomy appliances, and drainage systems; performs ostomy care as directed.

Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs, building rapport and relationships.

Provides respectful, culturally and age‑appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, and others.

Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.

Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.

Stays current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards, bulletin boards, posted notices, and responding to UMMHC e‑mails on a regular basis.

Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.

Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrating Standards of Respect and contributing to a professional, tolerant, civic, and accepting environment for all employees, patients, and visitors.

Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Performs other related duties as required or directed.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Minimum of a high school education or GED.
Current Basic Life Support certification.

Experience/Skills

Demonstrated competency attainment as a Patient Care Technician…

Patient Care Technician - Inpatient, West Evenings