Patient Care Technician, Farr 3 MedSurg, 36hr Rotating Day / Night

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Opportunity At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Farr 3 is a 24-bed inpatient medical-surgical unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care. Within this environment, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an essential member of the nursing care team, contributing directly to both patient safety and positive clinical outcomes. The PCT supports the unit by :

Providing direct patient care through accurate measurement and documentation of vital signs, intake / output, and other clinical data in the electronic health record.

Collaborating with the nursing staff and fellow PCTs to create and implement team-based care plans that are responsive to individual patient needs as well as unit priorities.

Promoting quality and safety initiatives, including fall prevention, infection control practices, and patient comfort measures, which align with BIDMC's standards for excellence.

Enhancing the patient and family experience through attentive communication, responsiveness, and compassionate care.

By combining technical skills with teamwork, communication, and a strong commitment to safety, the PCT plays a vital role in fostering a supportive care environment and ensuring that patients on Farr 3 receive the highest standard of care.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Collaborates with a registered nurse on developing a patient's care plan.
• Develops and maintains competencies as delegated by a registered nurse.
• Maintains the safety of patients who have been identified at risk for preventable injury by the implementation of nursing safety interventions or the use of protective devices / equipment under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Reports all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications :

Competencies :

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled