Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Night Shift
Patient Care Technician (PCT) — Night Shift, SummitRidge Hospital, Lawrenceville, Georgia (Job ID 367074)
About the Role
SummitRidge Hospital is a leading behavioral health psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive, collaborative environment where every staff member plays a vital role in fostering healing and recovery. With a strong focus on clinical excellence and compassionate service, we empower patients with the tools, resources, and support they need to achieve meaningful progress and long-term success.
Our continuum of care includes inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient services—ensuring that each individual receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs. In addition to our main campus, we extend our reach through outpatient services in Athens, broadening access to care across the region. Conveniently located in Lawrenceville, Georgia—just 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta—SummitRidge Hospital offers accessibility to a vibrant metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming and therapeutic environment. Our setting provides an ideal balance for both patients and professionals, creating a workplace where purpose-driven individuals can grow their careers while making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve. Join us at SummitRidge Hospital, where healing begins, hope is restored, and every role contributes to changing lives. Visit the site virtually: summitridgehospital.net
As a Patient Care Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role supporting patients during some of their most important moments of care. You’ll provide attentive, compassionate assistance with daily needs, help ensure patient safety and comfort, and build positive, trust-based connections along the way. From observing and reporting changes in patient condition to supporting the care team with day-to-day tasks, you’ll be an essential part of a collaborative environment focused on quality care, respect, and positive patient experiences.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on support with basic clinical tasks within your scope of practice, including vital signs, blood pressure checks, specimen collection, and accu-checks—playing an important role in monitoring patient health and comfort
- Help maintain a safe, calm, and therapeutic environment by keeping the unit organized, conducting regular safety and environmental rounds, and accurately documenting your observations
- Support patients with activities of daily living while using effective, therapeutic communication to encourage healthy routines, confidence, and overall well-being
- Encourage and assist patients in participating in therapeutic groups and daily activities, helping create a structured and positive experience throughout their stay
- Respond calmly and confidently in challenging situations by using crisis management and de-escalation techniques under the guidance of licensed staff
Benefits & Rewards Highlights
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
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Qualifications
- High school diploma OR GED equivalent
- Completion of nursing assistant course OR currently enrolled in an approved RN, LPN, or EMT program with completion of nursing fundamentals course or equivalent
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to successfully perform in a fast-paced work environment
Pay Transparency
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.