Compassionate Patient Care Technician (Day Shift)

easyservice; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff with basic patient care, vitals, and daily activities. You will sanitize rooms, monitor health, and assist with feeding and grooming while maintaining empathy and professional communication with patients and families.

The role requires BLS preferred; nursing aide training or equivalent, and at least 1 year of clinical experience. EPIC EHR training is a plus.

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support preferred and must be obtained prior to direct patient care
• Completion of nursing aide training program or STNA/CNA or nursing program with clinical rotation
• 1 year of relevant clinical experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including comfort, vital signs, personal care, and mobility
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse and report changes
• Deliver high-level customer service to patients and families
• Document patient care accurately and timely
• Assist with hand-offs and patient transfers using safe techniques
• Promote independence and tailor care to patient interests

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive in rapid change

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff with basic patient care, vitals, and daily activities. You will sanitize rooms, monitor health, and assist with feeding and grooming while maintaining empathy and professional communication with patients and families.

The role requires BLS preferred; nursing aide training or equivalent, and at least 1 year of clinical experience. EPIC EHR training is a plus.