Patient Care Tech Ancillary Float Pool- Full time - Evening Shift

About the Role

This role focuses on providing professional and non-professional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. As a member of the Patient Care Team, you will ensure that patients and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner, responding to their needs promptly while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor. This position involves performing nursing support duties under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and registered nurses.

This is a clinical technologist role requiring specialized knowledge or skills gained through vocational education, training, and experience. It is an experienced-level position that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools, working under moderate supervision.

Schedule

32-40 hours per week, evening shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM). Required to work every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and 2 summer and 2 winter holiday shifts.

Location

Lowell General Hospital (Main & Saints Campus) - Ancillary Float Pool.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a nurse, perform all aspects of activities of daily living (ADLs) to optimize patient safety.
• Prepare patient rooms for admission and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Prioritize patient care according to nursing direction and discharge plans.
• Transport patients to procedures or discharge within/from the hospital as directed.
• Clean and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepare patients for meals, assist with meals, or feed patients as necessary.
• Perform technical tasks such as using a glucometer, lift-assisted devices, and collecting specimens.
• Collect, record, and report accurate patient data in a timely manner.
• Perform the duties of a Patient Sitter, maintaining continuous observation of patients as outlined in sitter guidelines.
• Provide clerical support as needed, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and screening access to the department.
• Enforce department security policies and complete administrative duties related to patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Maintain paper components in each patient chart.
• Work cohesively as a member of the patient care team, anticipating team needs and maintaining positive relationships with patients, families, and team members.
• Report variances in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participate in department meetings and in-service programs regularly.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of healthcare experience and nursing service experience.
• Certified Patient Care, Clinical Associate, Certified Nursing Assistant, or equivalent certification.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Manual dexterity for fine hand manipulation, including operating a computer keyboard.
• Ability to see computer screens and reports.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.
• Ability to work as a team member, promoting a caring and collegial attitude.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, adapting to changing pace, interruptions, emergencies, and critically ill patients.
• Ability to recognize patient data relative to age-specific needs and provide care according to department policies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Free on-campus parking.

Pay

Pay Range: $20.12 - $25.15 per hour.

About the Organization

For over 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride, balancing first-rate care with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As part of the team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers offering complete, connected care when and where patients need it most.

Lowell General Hospital achieved its fourth Magnet Recognition in March 2025, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for excellence in nursing care. Magnet status is the highest recognition for nursing excellence, with only nine percent of U.S. hospitals achieving this designation and fewer than one percent earning a fourth consecutive recognition.