Patient Care Technician CVIR

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCA) to support clinical operations in the Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology (CVIR) department. This is a 16-hour per week, day shift position working Monday through Friday on varying days. The PCA will perform direct and non-direct patient care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, including routine patient care activities, clerical responsibilities, supply management, and messenger duties. The role may also include functioning as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety when 1:1 observation is required.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and reports to the Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel
• Assist with direct patient care duties as assigned
• Complete clerical and supply-related tasks
• Perform messenger responsibilities
• Function as a patient care observer when 1:1 observation is required
• Perform other patient care and unit-related duties as needed

Required Qualifications (Certified Position)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Nursing Assistant certification, Medical Assistant certification, or active enrollment in a nursing program with a minimum of 6 months of student clinical experience
• Six months to one year of nursing assistant experience
• Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel
• Ability to multitask and handle stressful crisis situations effectively
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills

Alternative Qualifications (Non-Certified Position)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Completion of PCA educational objectives and unit-specific training as outlined by the Professional Development Department
• Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel
• Ability to multitask and handle stressful crisis situations effectively
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills and a professional demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of secretarial experience
• Healthcare experience

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing (34-66%), walking (34-66%), balancing (34-66%), reaching (34-66%), gross manipulation/handling (34-66%), and fine manipulation/fingering (34-66%). Frequent lifting of 35+ pounds with assisted device and carrying of 20-35 pounds is required. Occasional sitting (3-33%), pushing (3-33%), pulling (3-33%), stooping (3-33%), kneeling (3-33%), and crouching (3-33%) are required. Rare climbing (less than 2%), crawling (less than 2%), and foot use (less than 2%) may be required. Constant far vision (67-100%), near vision (67-100%), talking (67-100%), hearing (67-100%), and feeling/tactile sensation (67-100%) are required.

Schedule and Employment

• 16 hours per week
• Day shift, Monday through Friday on varying days
• Regular employee status
• Onsite at 30 Locus Street, Northampton, Massachusetts

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $20.73 - $28.82
• Base pay is determined based on skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors
• Comprehensive benefits package, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and support professional growth