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Patient Care Technician, PACU (40 hours, Evenings)

Boston Medical Center (BMC) · Boston, MA · 5 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$23.19–$27.17/hrFull-time

About The Role

The Menino Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Pre-Operative Unit on the new integrated procedural platform consists of 42 bays. All 42 bays provide advanced Intensive Care monitoring as well as Pre-Operative care. Pre-Op and PACU functions as a holding area for our Procedural patients requiring specialized cardiac and interventional care. The department also functions as a high acuity recovery area stabilizing many directly from the OR/Procedural areas after surgery. The Unit also provides 23 hour observation to a small number of post op patients nightly.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients in the Perioperative Services department and their families.
    • Obtaining vital signs
    • Bathing and feeding
    • Dressing wounds
    • Aiding with hygiene
    • Cleaning rooms and linens
    • Emotional support
  • Perform a variety of environmental and inventory activities to ensure a safe, clean, and appropriately equipped environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the Perioperative Service department.
  • Contribute to the efficient operation of the Perioperative Services department, ensuring quality patient/family clinical outcomes.

Job Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED certificate
  • Certification in basic life support (BLS), including CPR certification (must be current or obtained within 30 days of employment)
  • Ability to pass clinical competency testing
  • Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
  • Basic math and computer proficiency
  • One of the following:
    • One year of previous experience as a Patient Care Technician in an acute hospital setting
    • Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed two cycles of clinical rotation
    • Completed an approved Patient Care Technician training
    • Completed an approved certified medical assistant training
  • One year of previous experience as an EMT or field medic (considered for adult ED positions only)
  • Fluency in another language a plus
  • Previous medical/surgical experience preferred

Job Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • High provider-to-patient ratios that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on training, development, and growth
  • Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Compensation Range $23.19- $27.17 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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