Memorial Health·Springfield, Massachusetts
Key responsibilities include providing direct care aligned with safety and comfort standards, assisting patients with mobility, nutrition, hygiene, and toileting, and accurately documenting all interventions and observations. The role also involves preparing patients for cardiac monitoring and procedures as directed.
Min USD $16.77/Hr.
Max USD $25.99/Hr.
Overview Full time or part time Night shift, 6:45pm - 7:15am Every third weekend Support patients through post-surgical recovery and essential care.
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) on the 4G Surgical unit at Springfield Memorial Hospital, you’ll help patients regain strength and independence after surgery.
From mobility support to monitoring vital signs, you’ll play a key role in recovery and healing on a unit that values teamwork, precision and compassion.
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Who We’re Looking For: A reliable and compassionate caregiver who is detail-oriented, responsive and committed to delivering excellent care in a specialized cardiac setting. Education, Licensures & Certifications: One of the following is required: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed Two (2) years of relevant experience in a nursing assistant role CPR certification required or obtained during onboarding Experience: Experience in acute care preferred Strong observational skills and ability to respond quickly to changes in patient condition
Key Responsibilities: Provide direct care aligned with patient safety and comfort standards Assist with ambulation, nutrition, hygiene and toileting support Document interventions, observations and patient responses accurately Prepare patients for cardiac monitoring and procedures as directed Maintain a clean and organized care environment in collaboration with the team What You’ll Do: Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, feeding and toileting needs with care and dignity Monitor and document vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output and patient observations Support cardiac care protocols by preparing patients for tests, procedures and treatments Respond promptly to patient call lights, ensuring comfort and safety Collaborate with nurses and providers to maintain a clean, organized and efficient unit Why Join Us? At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with: Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Flexible spending accounts Continuing education opportunities Life insurance and voluntary benefits Mental health services Employee Assistance Program Adoption assistance Local and national discounts Location: This position is based at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.
a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), enrollment in nursing school with one semester of clinicals completed, or two years of relevant experience in a nursing assistant role, along with required CPR certification. Experience in acute care is preferred, and strong observational skills are necessary to respond quickly to patient condition changes.
Market context
Support-services roles in Massachusetts often draw steady interest because schools and healthcare settings need reliable staff who can keep daily operations running. These positions can be competitive when employers look for detail-oriented candidates who can stand and move for long periods, and prior animal experience may help in some settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show dependable work habits and readiness for active duties.