UMass Memorial Health

Patient Care Assistant, Emergency Room - Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health
Posted 10/20/2026part-timeSouthbridge • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $15 - $26 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care techniques, including vital sign monitoring, EKGs, and phlebotomy, while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients. Strong communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure are essential for effective collaboration in a healthcare setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Patient CareBasic Life Support CertificationMedical TerminologyPhlebotomyInterpersonal Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide patient care under the direction of a licensed clinician
  • Communicate observations and patient changes to the RN
  • Provide constant observation of high-risk patients
  • Help maintain a safe environment and participate in de-escalation and restraints as trained
  • Assist patients with hygiene, ambulation, meals, and nourishment
  • Move, lift, position, and transport patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics
  • Perform patient safety checks and fall-prevention interventions
  • Take and record vital signs, height, and weight
  • Perform EKGs, point-of-care tests, bladder scans, and phlebotomy where applicable
  • Collect, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory transport
  • Assist with treatments and procedures, including equipment and supply setup and sterile technique when indicated
  • Record food and fluid intake and output; perform tube-feeding and ostomy-care tasks as directed
  • Answer telephones, relay messages, and use paging/intercom systems
  • Replenish patient and unit supplies and equipment
  • Maintain unit knowledge through communications and emails
  • Perform specialty duties including unit secretary, remote video monitoring, telemetry, and higher-acuity department support

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of a high school education or GED
  • Current Basic Life Support
  • Demonstrated competency attainment in the PCT II level or 1 year of acute care/hospital experience or 1 year of EMT Paramedic experience
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner
  • Medical Terminology
  • Computer skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Work indoors in a patient care environment
  • Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction, adjust equipment, and observe and describe patient observations
  • Heavy physical demand involving standing and walking most of the time, pushing heavy equipment, and frequent bending

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Potential signing bonus
  • Compensation prorated based on scheduled weekly hours
  • Every other holiday schedule
  • Every other weekend schedule

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Hard Skills
Vital Sign MonitoringEKGsPhlebotomyPoint-Of-Care TestingSpecimen CollectionTube FeedingOstomy CarePatient Safety ChecksBody MechanicsSterile Technique
Soft Skills
Strong Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesAbility To Remain Calm Under StressClear Communication
Tools & Technologies
Paging SystemsIntercom SystemsComputer Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Basic Life Support Certification
Industry Keywords
Patient Care EnvironmentAcute CareHealthcareEmergency SituationsHigh-Risk Patients