Compassionate Patient Care Technician – Vital Signs

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health’s Lourdes Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff with basic patient care, vital signs and daily activities. You will assist patients with feeding, grooming and mobility, while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

As part of a faith-based health system, you’ll work with a team that values collaboration, quality care and safety. This position is based at Lourdes Hospital in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• BLS certification preferred
• Nursing aide/ CNA training or equivalent
• Experience in acute or long-term care preferred

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and clean patient rooms; monitor vital signs
• Assist patients with basic needs (feeding, grooming)
• Liaise between patient and nurse and report changes
• Document patient care accurately and timely
• Assist with patient mobility and transfers using safe techniques
• Provide courteous service to patients, families and staff

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Epic EHR

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Mercy Health’s Lourdes Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff with basic patient care, vital signs and daily activities. You will assist patients with feeding, grooming and mobility, while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

As part of a faith-based health system, you’ll work with a team that values collaboration, quality care and safety. This position is based at Lourdes Hospital in Kentucky.