Compassionate Night PRN Patient Care Tech

Baptist Health; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician at Baptist Medical Center East to assist RNs, LPNs and physicians in routine patient care, with duties that may expand within scope. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and effective communication in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requires high school diploma, CNA/HOSA program preferred, and BLS certification. Prior clinical rotation or 1 year of patient care experience in acute or related settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or Health Occupations Program preferred.
• Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student or 1 year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in the patient care process.
• Support the patient care team in routine and non-complex tasks.
• May have additional duties within scope of the role.

Skills

BLS certified

Body mechanics

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) or Health Occupations Program (HOSA)

First clinical rotation or 1 year patient care experience in acute care/nursing home/home health

Tools

Medical terminology training

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician at Baptist Medical Center East to assist RNs, LPNs and physicians in routine patient care, with duties that may expand within scope. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and effective communication in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requires high school diploma, CNA/HOSA program preferred, and BLS certification. Prior clinical rotation or 1 year of patient care experience in acute or related settings is preferred.