Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Vital Signs & ADL

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Loma Linda (MO); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision in a Missouri facility. This role covers ADLs, data collection, and ensuring a safe care environment.

You will assist with mobility, meals, hygiene, specimen collection, glucose monitoring, and effective communication. Commitment to safety, PPE, and infection control is essential with opportunities to contribute to quality

Qualificações

• 0–2 years in acute care or currently enrolled in a nursing program (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• CNA or CPCT certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• 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, documenting and 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 appropriate use of 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.

Conhecimentos

Patient care knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Formação

Nursing program enrollment

Descrição da vaga

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision in a Missouri facility. This role covers ADLs, data collection, and ensuring a safe care environment.

You will assist with mobility, meals, hygiene, specimen collection, glucose monitoring, and effective communication. Commitment to safety, PPE, and infection control is essential with opportunities to contribute to quality