Patient Care Technician

Join Boston Medical Center's Labor and Delivery unit as a Patient Care Technician, where you will provide essential support to patients and families in the antepartum and Labor and Delivery triage areas. As part of a Magnet-recognized organization, you will work within a patient-centered care model supported by a strong quality improvement focus and a collaborative nursing team.

Clinical Setting

You will work in the Y4 Labor and Delivery unit, supporting diverse patient populations across antepartum through Labor and Delivery triage. Boston Medical Center is a Magnet-recognized organization with a commitment to evidence-based care and professional practice advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriately delegated patient care interventions including obtaining vital signs, bathing and feeding, dressing wounds, and assisting with hygiene
• Provide emotional support to patients and families
• Perform environmental and inventory activities to maintain a safe, clean, and appropriately equipped environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Contribute to efficient unit operations and quality patient and family clinical outcomes

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Current BLS certification including CPR (must be current or obtained within 30 days of employment)
• One of the following:
• One year of previous experience as a Patient Care Technician in an acute hospital setting
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program with completion of two clinical rotation cycles
• Completion of an approved patient care technician training program
• One year of previous experience as an EMT or field medic (for adult ED positions only)
• Ability to pass clinical competency testing
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
• Basic math and computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in another language
• Previous medical or surgical experience

Schedule

Part-time, per diem position.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay: $23.54 to $27.58 per hour
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• High provider-to-patient ratios that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
• Supportive work environment with focus on training, development, and growth
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program supporting inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System

Base pay is determined comprehensively, considering education, experience, and licensure or certifications directly related to position requirements. Total compensation includes benefits, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.