ER Patient Care Partner - Mid-Shift (12-Hour)

Vanderbilt Health; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Career Growth Ladder Opportunities

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health - Emergency Room Main in Clarksville seeks a Patient Care Technician for a full-time mid-shift role to support the nursing team. You will assist with patient transfers, repositioning, and transportation of patients, supplies, or specimens under supervision, ensuring high-quality care and safety.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, adherence to PPE and isolation protocols, and collaboration with RN/LPN staff to meet unit goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct patient care in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong communication and empathy towards patients and staff.
• Ability to work with supervision and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care based on the nursing process as directed by RN/LPN.
• Assists with patient transfers and repositioning, and transports patients, supplies, or specimens.
• Uses PPE correctly and follows isolation procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support unit operations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

PPE knowledge

Job description

Vanderbilt Health - Emergency Room Main in Clarksville seeks a Patient Care Technician for a full-time mid-shift role to support the nursing team. You will assist with patient transfers, repositioning, and transportation of patients, supplies, or specimens under supervision, ensuring high-quality care and safety.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, adherence to PPE and isolation protocols, and collaboration with RN/LPN staff to meet unit goals.