PATIENT CARE TECH

About the Role

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) works with nurses and doctors to care for patients in the Orthopedic/Neurology department. The role involves direct patient care as well as assisting with unit coordination tasks to ensure smooth hospital operations and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and eating.
• Collect samples, including urine.
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to the nursing staff.
• Assist with patient walks, hygiene, weighing, and taking vitals.
• Support nurses by ensuring tasks are performed safely and correctly.
• Perform unit clerk duties, including paperwork and administrative tasks to keep the hospital running efficiently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS CPR certificate (training can be provided during orientation if not already obtained).
• No prior job experience required, but candidates must meet one of the following:
  • Completed STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
  • Provided direct patient care (e.g., taking vitals, bathing, assisting with restroom use) within the past 5 years.
  • Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation.

Skills

• Ability to multitask effectively, even in interrupt-driven environments, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and active listening abilities.
• Prior hospital experience is a plus.

Schedule

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Hours: 36 hours per week / 72 hours per pay period