Certified Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Hands-On

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Certified Patient Care Tech (PCT) to join our patient‑centered team under RN supervision. You bring compassion, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to safe, high‑quality care.

In this role you will perform priority technical procedures, assist with ADLs, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in the EMR, while collaborating with interdisciplinary staff to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of Clinical Care experience; CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (MA) - American Association of Medical Assistants or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Louisiana State Department of Health.
• Certified Patient Care or Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - National Health Careers Association or Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) - National Health Careers Association.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI, NCI-CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute

Responsibilities

• Perform priority technical procedures and maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Provide care services like basic life support (CPR), ADLs, restorative care, vital signs, and related tasks.
• Prepare patient room, chart in the EMR, and manage equipment and supplies.
• Prioritize tasks based on acuity, resources, and patient needs.
• Report abnormal findings to RN and take actions to correct unsafe conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve patient care.

Skills

CNA experience

CPCT/A certification

PCT experience

BLS certification

CPI certification

Education

CNA certification

Certified Medical Assistant (MA)

CPCT/A certification

PCT certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Certified Patient Care Tech (PCT) to join our patient‑centered team under RN supervision. You bring compassion, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to safe, high‑quality care.

In this role you will perform priority technical procedures, assist with ADLs, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in the EMR, while collaborating with interdisciplinary staff to ensure continuity of care.