Emergency Patient Care Tech — Make an Impact

HCA Healthcare; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Education support

Employee discounts & more

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the nursing team by assisting with vital signs, mobility, and daily personal care. You will help ensure a safe, welcoming environment and contribute to the care plans under RN supervision.

Qualifications include nonviolent crisis intervention and CPR within 30 days of start, plus at least 1 year of relevant experience. Benefits and a strong team culture accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1 year of experience in a patient care setting or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery.
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.

Skills

1 year experience

Job description

LewisGale Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the nursing team by assisting with vital signs, mobility, and daily personal care. You will help ensure a safe, welcoming environment and contribute to the care plans under RN supervision.

Qualifications include nonviolent crisis intervention and CPR within 30 days of start, plus at least 1 year of relevant experience. Benefits and a strong team culture accompany this role.