Compassionate Patient Care Technician – Night Shift

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Job summary

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Lourdes Hospital unit. The role involves assisting with basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and supporting patients with daily activities under RN guidance.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, hand-offs on arrival and departure, and fostering patient independence while delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care or equivalent settings is preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support is preferred upon hire or must obtain prior to direct patient care.
• Nursing aide training program completion or equivalent certification is required or one year of relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including comfort, vital signs, personal care and mobility.
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Lourdes Hospital unit. The role involves assisting with basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and supporting patients with daily activities under RN guidance.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, hand-offs on arrival and departure, and fostering patient independence while delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.