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Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Nursing Assistant - Medical/Telemetry/Stroke
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$44,105 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Accept patient care assignments from the Charge RN or designee
- Immediately report changes in patient condition to the primary RN
- Obtain, document, and report vital signs , rechecking as needed
- Measure and document patient intake and output
- Perform capillary blood glucose testing and report abnormal results
- Perform ECGs as directed
- Apply monitoring equipment including
NIBP, ECG
electrodes, pulse oximetry, and end-tidal CO₂ monitoring Patient Support & Unit Assistance- Assist with patient transport and transfers throughout the hospital
- Respond to patient call lights and family requests in a timely manner
- Support activities of daily living (ADLs) under nursing supervision
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and supportive patient care environment
- Perform unit-related tasks assigned by the Nurse Manager or designee Patient Safety & Observation
- Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to ensure safety
- Verbally redirect patients engaging in at-risk behaviors
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and rights Virtual Safety Attendant / Telesitter Program When assigned, the Patient Care Technician may function as a Virtual Safety Attendant supporting the hospital's Telesitter patient monitoring program .
Responsibilities include:
- Continuous visual observation of patients using AvaSure® monitoring technology
- Using two-way audio communication to redirect patients when necessary
- Promptly notifying clinical staff if patient assistance is required
- Monitoring the environment and reporting potential safety hazards
- Collaborating with bedside nursing staff during shift handoffs
- Setting up and maintaining telesitter monitoring equipment
- Educating patients and families about the telesitter safety program Professional Development
- Participate in unit projects and patient care improvement initiatives
- Attend in-service trainings and educational programs Minimum Qualifications Education
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Must be currently enrolled in a professional or practical nursing program Experience
- Acute care or hospital experience preferred Licensure & Certification
- BLS Certification - Healthcare Provider required
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) strongly preferred Skills & Competencies Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Ability to accurately take and document vital signs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service and patient care skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Strong computer and documentation skills
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English Why Join Our Team Working as a Patient Care Technician provides valuable hands-on experience while making a meaningful difference in patient care.