Compassionate Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients under the guidance of Registered Nurses or other healthcare professionals. The role includes sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding and grooming, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates have recent clinical experience in acute care, physician offices, home health/hospice, or long-term care.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in acute care, physician offices, home health/hospice, or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including hygiene, mobility, and vital signs.
• Serve as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients and families.
• Document care accurately and promptly.
• Participate in hand-offs and reporting on arrival and departure.
• Assist with transfers using safe techniques.
• Encourage patient independence and personalize care.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients under the guidance of Registered Nurses or other healthcare professionals. The role includes sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding and grooming, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates have recent clinical experience in acute care, physician offices, home health/hospice, or long-term care.