Patient Care Technician, SNICU (40 hours, Nights)

About the role

The surgical/neuroscience intensive care unit (SNICU) is a 28-bed unit providing post-operative care to BMC's most complex patients. Patient types include trauma, neurology, cardiac surgical, vascular surgery, and general surgery.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients in the Critical Care department and their families.
• Clinical services could include, but are not limited to: obtaining vital signs, bathing and feeding, dressing wounds, assisting with hygiene, cleaning rooms and linens, and 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 Critical Care dept.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Critical Care dept, 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

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.