Patient Care Technician- Day Surgery Lead

We have an exciting opportunity to join Parkridge Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, as a Patient Care Technician Lead.

Job Summary

As a Lead Patient Care Technician, you’ll be an integral part of the nursing team, delivering compassionate care that impacts patients’ lives every day. You’ll provide hands‑on patient care, assist with advanced procedures, and help guide, mentor, and support the growth of new and experienced patient care tech staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), support mobility and comfort, check vital signs, collect specimens, prepare for procedures, and monitor telemetry as needed.
• Document patient care accurately and communicate important updates to the nursing team to ensure coordinated, timely care.
• Help maintain a safe, clean environment by following infection‑prevention practices, setting up and caring for equipment, and ensuring needed supplies are ready.
• Respond to patient needs through regular rounding and compassionate communication to promote comfort and trust.
• Train new team members, share updates on policies and quality‑improvement initiatives that enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Patient care experience required.
• Lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being 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 100 % match on 3 % to 9 % of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement‑readiness tools.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and 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 Parkridge Medical Center

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+‑bed hospital located near downtown Chattanooga. The facility offers comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, rehabilitation, a state‑of‑the‑art neurosurgery program, OB‑GYN services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder.