Care Technician: Patient Support in Acute Care

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, support mobility, and maintain a safe, clean care environment in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Qualifications include 0-2 years in acute care or nursing program enrollment, BCLS within 90 days of hire, and CPCT/CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, support mobility, and maintain a safe, clean care environment in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Qualifications include 0-2 years in acute care or nursing program enrollment, BCLS within 90 days of hire, and CPCT/CNA preferred.