Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Kentucky seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide basic health care under RN supervision. The role includes sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding and personal care, and aiding mobility.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, accurate documentation in EPIC, and effective hand-offs. Prior acute care or long-term care exposure is beneficial; CNA/STNA and BLS are common pathways.

Qualifications

• Provides basic patient care including comfort, vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility support.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and staff to relay changes and needs.
• Proactive, professional engagement with a fast-changing clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely in the EHR.
• Participates in hand-off communication at shift changes.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Nursing aide training or STNA/CNA

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Kentucky seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide basic health care under RN supervision. The role includes sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding and personal care, and aiding mobility.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, accurate documentation in EPIC, and effective hand-offs. Prior acute care or long-term care exposure is beneficial; CNA/STNA and BLS are common pathways.