Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg Post Surgery (5M) - Part Time Nights

About the role

The patient care assistant functions under the direction of the professional nurse; performs specific duties necessary for the support of nursing care and reports all observations and results to the RN.

Responsibilities

• Takes patient's vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and patient identified pain score).
• Maintains accurate Intake and Output on patients as assigned.
• Aids in personal hygiene care for patients: provides complete and partial bed baths, assists patients with tub baths and showers, provides PM Care, incontinence skin care assists with care of hair and nails, assists with shampoos as ordered and shaving provides skin care and back rubs and makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Aids in meal preparation and feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves. Distributes additional nutrition and drinking water.
• Obtains routine specimens of urine, sputum and feces.
• Performs treatments such as Enemas, Ice Collar, Sitz Baths, Perineal Care, Foley Catheter Care, SCD boots and TEDs as per RN instruction. Assist RN with cardiac monitor leads and pulse oximetry placement as directed.
• Empties drainage bags/canisters, measures contents and records on I&O.
• Assists with post-mortem care.
• Aids in patient mobility: assist patients in walking, able to use safe lift equipment. Assists in positioning patients. Assists in the transport of patients as requested.
• Aids in patient restraint as ordered by the physician and directed by RN.
• Cleans and organizes bedside units, utility rooms, nourishment areas, and nurses’ station. Cleans and cares for unit equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience Qualifications: 1 year of relevant or related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions.

Skills

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation HeartSaver CPR upon hire required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association upon hire preferred.

Benefits

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.00/hour - $22.50/hour

Schedule

Full-time and part-time employees have flexible schedules that may vary depending on department needs.