Compassionate Patient Care Technician | Vital Signs

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our Fort Wayne care team.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment under RN/LPN supervision. As part of the team, you will document observations, communicate clearly with patients and staff, follow infection-control protocols, and support mobility, feeding, hygiene, and basic care tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a nursing program is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and safety protocols.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Collect and record patient data including vital signs and report findings to RN/LPN.
• Support patients with meals, bathing, grooming, and mobility with aids.
• Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring as directed.
• Communicate patient information to the care team and adhere to safety protocols.
• Maintain infection control practices and proper use of PPE.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

PPE usage

Multitasking

Education

Nursing student

CNA certification preferred

Tools

Vital signs monitor

Glucose meter

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our Fort Wayne care team.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment under RN/LPN supervision. As part of the team, you will document observations, communicate clearly with patients and staff, follow infection-control protocols, and support mobility, feeding, hygiene, and basic care tasks.