Patient Care Technician (Medical Surgical M3 Unit)

Location: Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus M3, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. On-site day/evening shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; every other Saturday and Sunday weekend shifts and holiday coverage are required.

Base pay: $20.12–$25.15 per hour, based on full-time equivalent.

Company

hirify.global and Lowell General Hospital provide community and specialty healthcare, including orthopedic, spine, trauma, and adult acute care services.

What you will do

• Provide attentive, timely care to patients and family members while maintaining a professional and caring demeanor.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and trained clinical tasks, including vital signs, weights, glucometer testing, urinalysis, and blood glucose measurements.
• Support activities of daily living, meals, hygiene, ambulation, transfers, and responses to patient call lights.
• Maintain patient safety, skin integrity, and skeletal-muscular alignment through repositioning, dressings, supportive appliances, and related care.
• Assist with ostomy care, hot and cold applications, linens, briefs, bedpans, urinals, and catheters.
• Obtain, document, and reconcile allergy and medication lists.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to lift 30–35 pounds, turn patients, and stand and walk for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization, prioritization, and adaptability skills.
• Ability to work under stress, manage interruptions and emergencies, and care for critically ill patients.
• Ability to use fine manual dexterity and operate a computer keyboard.

Nice to have

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in healthcare or nursing services.
• Completed EKG and phlebotomy courses.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a Magnet-recognized community hospital focused on nursing excellence and patient-centered care.
• Join a healthcare organization serving the Greater Lowell community with more than 3,000 care providers.
• Receive a comprehensive total rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
• Compensation considers experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity.