Patient Care Technician, Virtual Safety Tech, 36 Hours (Nights Every Other Weekend)

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Patient Care Technician on the Patient Telemonitoring unit youll video monitor BMC patients who require an extra set of eyes and redirection for their safety. The most common patient-type youll serve are those with high-fall risk elopement as well as those who pull or detach lines and this role youll leverage a platform Avasure to remotely monitor up to 24 patients. The system allows for two-way communication in multiple languages and a STAT alarm when a patient requires urgent assistance.

Position: Patient Care Technician

Location: Virtual Safety Tech

Schedule: 36 Hours (Nights / Every Other Weekend)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients in the MedSurg 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 MedSurg department.

• Contribute to the efficient operation of the MedSurg 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 increasinginclusion and diversityat the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability please send an e-mail toor callto let us know the nature of your request.

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Compensation Range:

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 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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