Patient Care Technician - Nursing Resource Team (Float Pool)

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, performing clinical, technical, and supportive tasks within their scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Measure, record, and report vital signs and changes in patient condition to the nurse or healthcare team.
• Perform basic patient care procedures and treatments in accordance with established policies, procedures, and validated competencies.
• Collect and transport specimens as needed.
• Assist with patient transport for tests, procedures, and transfers within the facility.
• Support clinical staff with procedures, treatments, and patient care activities.
• Perform point-of-care testing and other technical duties as assigned, based on competency and unit needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in electronic health records.
• Respond to call lights and communicate patient needs to appropriate team members.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including room setup, equipment cleanup, and adherence to infection control practices.
• Assist with unit operations, including stocking supplies, managing inventory, and supporting clerical functions as needed.
• Serve as a resource or preceptor to new staff as assigned.

Requirements

• Education & Experience Required:
• High school diploma/GED and one of the following:
• Two (2) years’ direct patient care work experience in a hospital setting
• Completion of Nursing Aide clinical training program approved by MS Department of Health
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) with MS Department of Health
• Completion of UMMC Student Nurse Externship or Patient Care Technician training program
• Certifications, Licenses, Or Registration Required:
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or Heartsaver (CPR) from the American Heart Association post-hire within three (3) months.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide patient care and services.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accurate electronic records.

Skills

Skills and Abilities:

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide patient care and services.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accurate electronic records.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded

Pay

Pay Class: Hourly

Schedule

FTE %: 100

Work Shift

Full time

Time Type

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt No