ER Patient Care Technician – Day Shift

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department in Fort Wayne, IN. This full-time day-shift role supports RN/LPN care and helps maintain a safe patient environment.

The position involves collecting data, assisting with mobility, meals, hygiene, and documentation while following infection-control protocols. CNA preferred or active nursing program enrollment; BCLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a safe, organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data including vital signs, intake/output, and reports to RN/LPN.
• Assists with meals, bathing, grooming, linen changes, and hygiene.
• Transfers and ambulates patients using mobility aids as needed.
• Performs urine/stool sample collection and basic glucose monitoring; documents results.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Patient care assistance

Communication

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA preferred

Tools

PPE usage

Mobility aids

Vital signs monitors

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department in Fort Wayne, IN. This full-time day-shift role supports RN/LPN care and helps maintain a safe patient environment.

The position involves collecting data, assisting with mobility, meals, hygiene, and documentation while following infection-control protocols. CNA preferred or active nursing program enrollment; BCLS within 90 days of hire.