Patient Care Technician Heart & Vascular Inpatient

Join Baystate Health as a Patient Care Technician on our Heart & Vascular Inpatient unit. In this role, you will work under the coordination of the Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, perform technical tasks, and support bedside functions. You will care for patients across various age groups, managing equipment, performing EKGs, and assisting with procedures specific to heart and vascular care.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate direct patient care including hygiene, skin care, mobility assistance, and monitoring
• Take and record routine vital signs within specified timeframes; obtain and document weights, heights, abdominal girths, and head circumference as ordered
• Report significant deviations in vital signs immediately and document any changes in patient drainage patterns
• Change dressings within one hour of the specified timeframe per established procedure
• Provide post-mortem care as directed by the RN according to facility policy
• Perform all procedures outlined in the nursing procedure manual; assist physicians with exams and simple procedures
• Verify patient identity by checking identification bracelet before performing any procedure
• Assist patients with elimination needs; make available bedpan, urinal, and emesis basin immediately upon request
• Accurately label and send specimens of urine, feces, and sputum within 30 minutes
• Accurately measure and record intake and output per established policy
• Administer enemas or Harris Drips as ordered per established procedure
• Perform Point of Care (POC) testing as applicable
• Assist with ancillary services as directed; monitor patient condition during treatment and notify appropriate personnel of unexpected occurrences
• Communicate patient observations and care information to the nursing team
• Interact with patients and families in a respectful manner; recognize culturally based patient and family needs
• Respond effectively in emergencies and maintain patient safety at all times
• Function as a team member, assisting colleagues with clinical and non-clinical activities
• Demonstrate competency in EKG performance based on unit-specific needs
• Demonstrate competency for one-to-one patient observation based on department and unit-specific needs

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and writing in English
• Ability to maintain professional composure in medium to high-stress situations
• Effective communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• PCT (Patient Care Technician) training or CNA training

Compensation

Hourly pay range: $17.01 to $22.81 per hour (midpoint $19.55). New hires typically start in the lower part of the range. Actual salary varies based on relevant experience.