Patient Care Technician, Farr 3 MedSurg, 40hr, Day Shift

Farr 3 is a 30-bed inpatient medical-surgical unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be an essential member of the nursing care team, contributing directly to patient safety and positive clinical outcomes on this unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through accurate measurement and documentation of vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical data in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with nursing staff and fellow PCTs to create and implement team-based care plans responsive to individual patient needs and unit priorities
• Promote quality and safety initiatives, including fall prevention, infection control practices, and patient comfort measures aligned with BIDMC standards
• Enhance patient and family experience through attentive communication, responsiveness, and compassionate care
• Develop and maintain competencies as delegated by a registered nurse
• Maintain the safety of patients identified at risk for preventable injury through implementation of nursing safety interventions or use of protective devices/equipment under registered nurse supervision
• Report all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner

Schedule

• 40 hours per week, day shift

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 0-1 years of related work experience
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level
• Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and medical center staff
• Ability to understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or up to 20 pounds of force frequently
• Must be able to stand and/or move around through the majority of the shift

Patient Population

• Neonatal (birth to 6 months)
• Young adult (16-30 years)
• Middle age (30-60 years)
• Elderly (60 years and older)

Compensation

• $20.50 - $27.59 per hour
• Actual compensation determined based on factors including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, and other applicable factors permissible by law
• Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices as applicable

Conditions of Employment

• Influenza (flu) vaccination required as a condition of employment