Patient Care Technician Pt/d

Baystate Health

Springfield, MA, US
Base: $17.01 - $24.12 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
American heart association bls certification
Direct bedside patient care delivery
Vital signs monitoring and documentation
The role involves providing direct patient care including hygiene, mobility support, and skin care tailored to elderly patients

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing direct patient care including hygiene, mobility support, and skin care tailored to elderly patients.
  • Candidates must hold a valid American Heart Association BLS (CPR) certification and be willing to work every other weekend and holidays.
  • Baystate Health offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and internal career mobility within the region's only academic medical center.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing direct patient care including hygiene, mobility support, and skin care tailored to elderly patients.

Salary

Base: $17.01 - $24.12 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • American Heart Association BLS certification
  • Direct bedside patient care delivery
  • Vital signs monitoring and documentation
  • Phlebotomy and EKG performance skills
  • Every other weekend and holiday shift

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Culturally sensitive patient environment
  • Ability to remain calm under stress
  • Commitment to team collaboration
  • Experience with one-to-one observation

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1+ years patient care experience for Level II
  • 3+ years patient care experience for Level III
  • 4+ years acute/specialty experience for Level IV
  • CNA certification preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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