Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift

About the role

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role. Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential — this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• May Include Being the primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals
• Collecting vital signs & daily weights
• Conducting Point of Care testing
• Turning & repositioning patients
• Performing equipment checks & exchanges
• Dressing care
• Removal of Foley Catheter and Peripheral IV
• Nasogastric tube removal and performing nasal swabs
• Checking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets
• May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines
• Maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices
• Provides enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, which may include but is not limited to advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV
• Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record
• Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards
• Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care
• Includes patient hygiene and changing linens
• Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures
• Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory
• Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control
• Aids in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner
• Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments
• Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit
• Schedules tests, faxes consult, etc.
• Aids in ordering supplies
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets
• Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment
• To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit
• Aids in transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed
• Aids in transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed
• Supports / Assists staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds - participates in regulatory readiness as needed
• Works in a clinical environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year-related work experience (Preferred)

Skills

• Strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Proactive and engaged presence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality care environment
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory standards and procedures
• Ability to document accurately and maintain patient records
• Experience with point of care testing and specimen collection
• Ability to assist with patient activities of daily living
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Preceptor and mentorship abilities
• Proficiency in using various medical equipment and supplies
• Good organizational and administrative skills

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program

Pay

• $18.94 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts

Schedule

• Three 12-hour night shifts (7:00pm - 7:30am)
• Every other weekend and holiday

Requirements

• No experience needed
• Comprehensive On The Job Training Provided