PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Location: Concord, MA

Start Date: 11/04/2024

Facility Type: Hospital

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift Options:

7p-7:30a Monday-Friday (MS Tele Floor)

7a-7:30p Monday-Friday MS Tele Floor)

7a-3:30p Monday-Friday (ED Floor)

7p-7:30a -24 hours per week (MS Tele Floor)

Hours: 24-40 depending on opening

Requirements:

1 year of acute care experience or medical/surgical clinical experience

BLS

MediTech

PAY:

Local Rate: $20/hour

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Amber Basso

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

781-400-7112

ambasso@amergis.com

The Patient Care Technician provides personal care and related services to patients. The Patient Care Technician may operate as a patient’s caregiver under the direction, instruction and supervision of a doctor, nurse and/or medical professional.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in identifying needs and developing/modifying plan of care

Performs or assists the patient with personal hygiene needs which include: bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene and toileting needs.

Monitors vital signs and reports any deviation from normal values to a medical professional

Assists in maintenance of a healthful and safe environment

Implements progressive mobility guidelines

Turns/positions bed-bound patients

Provides nutritious meals as prepared to patient as directed

Assists the patient with ambulation/transfers

Performs or assists patient with certain treatments and/or medications which are selfadministered, ordered by the physician, approved and supervised by a nurse, and allowed by state law

May assist the paramedical personnel with rehabilitative processes as directed

Promotes the patient mental alertness through involvement in activities

Observes and reports any changes in the patient’s physical, mental, or emotional condition to a medical professional in a timely manner

May perform EKGs as required

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred

At least one (1) year of successful work experience preferred

National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) certification preferred and may be required per state/contract

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.