Compassionate Patient Care Technician in Acute Care

Woodland Heights Medical Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Heights Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain a safe clinical environment, and support effective team communication in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in acute care or are enrolled in a nursing program, with BCLS certification within 90 days of hire. CNA or CPCT credentials are preferred to join our care team.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Patient care basics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to safety

Job description

Woodland Heights Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain a safe clinical environment, and support effective team communication in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in acute care or are enrolled in a nursing program, with BCLS certification within 90 days of hire. CNA or CPCT credentials are preferred to join our care team.