Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Nursing Assistant

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Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Nursing Assistant

CNA & Nursing Assistant Job ID: 34718

Schedule:

Part Time

Pay Range:

$19.00 - $25.00 / Hourly

Shift:

Eve/Night shift

Hours:

7p-7:30a

Wheeler 4 - Pedi

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner

Concord, MA 01742

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About this role

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Join our healthcare team as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and play an important role in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. In this role, you will work closely with Registered Nurses and clinical staff to support patients and help maintain a safe, supportive care environment.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Patient Care Technician assists licensed nursing personnel in providing direct patient care in accordance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and regulatory guidelines. This position is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in nursing, healthcare, or clinical patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• 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 CO 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. You will work alongside experienced nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment focused on patient safety, teamwork, and quality care.

If you are pursuing a career in nursing, patient care, or healthcare, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

Why Emerson

Emerson Health delivers world-class care to more than 300,000 patients throughout Concord and the surrounding region, and we bring that same commitment to our employees. Our teams work in a supportive, community-focused environment, backed by strong clinical partnerships and continued investment in innovation.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, your family, and your future, including:

• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life resources
• Free parking on the hospital campus

Benefits are available to both full-time and eligible part-time employees.

Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and caring for one another every day.

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Benefits designed around you

We are a community hospital that values people's well-being. Our supportive environment, combined with a generous compensation and benefits package, allows you to balance your work and personal life, take care of your family and plan for your future.

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