Patient Care Technician, Float Pool, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Provide basic patient care activities under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse .

Posted 10/8/2026part-timeBeverly • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in basic patient care activities, including measuring vital signs and performing clinical procedures, while effectively supporting the healthcare team and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

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Basic Patient CareVital Signs MeasurementBasic Life Support Certification (BLS)CNA CertificationMedical Terminology

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementSpecimen CollectionIntake and Output MeasurementBasic Clinical ProceduresBasic Computer Skills

Soft Skills

Desire to Help PeopleTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)CNA Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcare ProfessionalMedical TerminologyInfluenza Vaccination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide basic patient care activities under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse
Provide for patients' personal needs, comfort, and safety
Perform technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks, and trained procedures
Participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver
Measure vital signs, height, weight, and oxygen saturation
Report unusual observations to the nurse
Collect specimens for analysis
Record and measure intake and output
Provide personal care and assist with daily activities
Perform basic clinical procedures independently or under RN supervision
Support nutritional needs by assisting with and ordering room service, setting up meal trays, and feeding patients

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
Basic computer skills (preferred)
Medical terminology (preferred)
Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire
Must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation may include shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay, as applicable
Influenza (flu) vaccination required as a condition of employment