Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff by performing delegated basic patient care tasks. Under RN/LPN supervision, you will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient condition, and help maintain a safe, clean care environment.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with meals and mobility, collecting samples, and ensuring effective communication within the care team.

Qualifications

• Acute care experience preferred or current nursing enrollment.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire is required.
• CNA or CPCT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living for patients.
• Record vital signs and basic patient data for RN/LPN review.
• Support meals, mobility, hygiene, and comfort needs.
• Collect specimens and monitor glucose as directed.
• Maintain infection control practices and PPE usage.
• Communicate effectively with the care team and patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

BCLS certification within 90 days

CNA certification preferred

CPCT certification preferred

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff by performing delegated basic patient care tasks. Under RN/LPN supervision, you will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient condition, and help maintain a safe, clean care environment.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with meals and mobility, collecting samples, and ensuring effective communication within the care team.