Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a Patient Care Technician to support daily living activities and assist licensed nurses in patient care. You will document care, collect specimens, and perform vital signs and basic procedures to help maintain patient safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, HIPAA compliance, and proficiency with electronic medical records in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology.
• Fosters relationships with patients and families.
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions.
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Document and report care provided to patients.
• Collect specimens as directed by the RN.
• Perform vital signs, I&O, and basic bedside testing.
• Support care team and maintain patient safety.
• Set up equipment for bedside procedures and assist RN.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a Patient Care Technician to support daily living activities and assist licensed nurses in patient care. You will document care, collect specimens, and perform vital signs and basic procedures to help maintain patient safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, HIPAA compliance, and proficiency with electronic medical records in a fast-paced hospital setting.