Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), is looking for Full Time Patient Care Technician to join our Acute Care for Elders team in Springfield, MA. 

SCHEDULE:

• Full time, 36 hours

• 7am-7:30pm

• Rotating weekends and holidays

Daly 6A – Acute Care for Elders/Medical Telemetry

·       Collaborative, growing team led by an engaged Manager committed to professional development and patient experience

·       39-bed unit serving older adults, including 16 semi-private rooms and 5 end-of-life care rooms

·       Opportunities to participate in nurse-driven change initiatives with strong staffing support

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Baystate Health, Patient Care Technicians (PCT) play a hands-on role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care alongside our nursing team. Under the supervision of an RN, you'll assist with direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, and vital sign monitoring.

PCT’s perform a range of clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and Point of Care testing. This role also includes assisting with procedures, patient transport, equipment management, and supporting emergency response protocols.

Strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to patient safety are essential.

LOCATION:

·         Baystate Medical Center- 759 Chestnut St.

·         Springfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

• Continuing education support and reimbursement

• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

• Farm Share Memberships

• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

• Free money coach advice from a certified professional

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

• Life insurance

• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

This position is part of a career ladder and hiring level determined by Recruitment.

• Level I: 

 -PCT training or CNA training, preferred

-BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

• Level II: 

- High School diploma or GED

-at least one year of patient care experience (this experience can vary in level of long-term care, specialty, acute care, etc.)

- BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

• Level III: 

-High School diploma or GED

-Three or more years of patient care experience (this experience can vary in level of long-term    care, specialty, acute care, etc.) experience OR at least one year as a level II PCT at Baystate  Health

- BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

• Level IV:

 - High School Diploma or GED

- 4 or more years of Acute or specialty-specific care setting experience OR at least one year as a level III PCT at Baystate Health

- BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association, required

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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