Compassionate Patient Care Technician | Hands-On Support

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide compassionate, hands-on care under RN supervision. You will perform delegated tasks, assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and help with EKGs and phlebotomy while documenting in the EMR.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient comfort, with a focus on empathy, courtesy, and continuity of care for diverse patient needs in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and relevant work experience.
• 1 year of clinical care experience; CNA or PCT experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (MA) - American Association of Medical Assistants.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Louisiana State Department of Health.
• Certified Patient Care or Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - National Health Careers Association.
• Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) - National Health Careers Association.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI, NCI-CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated patient care under the direction of RN/therapist in a safe, efficient manner.
• Provide care services including CPR, ADLs, vitals, phlebotomy, EKGs, dressing changes, and lifting.
• Prepare patient rooms, chart in EMR, manage supplies and orders inventory.
• Prioritize tasks based on acuity, resources, and patient needs; report abnormal findings to RN.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve patient care and seek supervision when needed.
• Maintain continuity of safe and effective care and delegate tasks as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical care

Education

MA certification

CNA certification

CPCT/A certification

PCT certification

AHA BLS certification

CPI/NCI-CPI certification

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide compassionate, hands-on care under RN supervision. You will perform delegated tasks, assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and help with EKGs and phlebotomy while documenting in the EMR.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient comfort, with a focus on empathy, courtesy, and continuity of care for diverse patient needs in a busy hospital setting.