Patient Care Tech EMT PRN

Hourly Wage Estimate

The typical wage range for this position is $16.02 – $22.43 per hour. Actual salary may be influenced by specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.

Job Summary

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) you will be a vital part of the collaborative nursing team at LewisGale Medical Center, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and creating a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You will assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient and advance the mission to improve lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery.
• Provide non‑medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
• Keep patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Manage supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
• Communicate kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), BCLS Instructor, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or EMT‑State certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 % to 9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About LewisGale Medical Center

LewisGale Medical Center, a 500‑plus‑bed acute‑care hospital in the Salem area, has provided quality healthcare since 1909. The facility specializes in heart and vascular care, orthopedics and spine care, mental and behavioral health, and cancer care, offering advanced technology through its designated Heart Center. The organization’s “care like family” culture extends to patients, staff, and the community, emphasizing safety, compassion, and ethical practice.