Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Healthier Mississippi People; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will monitor vital signs, assist with procedures, transport patients, and support infection control, documentation in electronic health records, and unit operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 2 years direct patient care experience or CNA training; BLS/CPR is required post-hire within 3 months; strong communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with related patient care training.
• Two years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• CNA certification or completion of approved nursing externship/PC Technician program acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Measure and report vitals to the nurse or healthcare team.
• Support procedures and treatments as trained.
• Transport patients and specimens as needed.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient care

Emergency response

Medical terminology

Electronic records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years direct patient care experience

CNA or approved nursing externship

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Healthier Mississippi People in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will monitor vital signs, assist with procedures, transport patients, and support infection control, documentation in electronic health records, and unit operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 2 years direct patient care experience or CNA training; BLS/CPR is required post-hire within 3 months; strong communication and teamwork