Hospital PCT: Palliative Care & Comfort Support

Strategis Consulting; Springfield (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategis Consulting seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to support the nursing team in providing compassionate care to inpatients, swing-bed, and hospice patients. The PCT will perform routine, non-licensed bedside tasks under RN/LPN supervision in accordance with Joint Commission and hospital guidelines.

The role emphasizes basic patient care, accurate vital signs, hygiene assistance, safety practices, and collaboration with nursing and respiratory staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum education includes High School or equivalent or a Patient Care Tech Certification.
• Professional requirements include graduation from PCT, Nursing Assistant, EMT, CMA, MOA, or U.S. Military Medic Program; etc.
• Formal training includes in-house glucose testing.
• Licensure/certification includes PCT, CMA, MOA, EMT, or Nursing Assistant; BLS/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic age-appropriate patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Assist with hygiene tasks and daily care as needed.
• Record and document vital signs as directed by RN/LPN.
• Monitor patient safety and report concerns promptly.
• Assist with intake/output, weights, and catheter care.
• Support discharge planning and room turnover.
• Maintain infection control and restock supplies per policy.
• Greet and orient new patients to the unit and respond to call lights.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Patient Care Tech Certification

Nursing Assistant certification

EMT certification

CMA/MOA certification

Enrolled in nursing program (clinical rotations)

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Strategis Consulting seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to support the nursing team in providing compassionate care to inpatients, swing-bed, and hospice patients. The PCT will perform routine, non-licensed bedside tasks under RN/LPN supervision in accordance with Joint Commission and hospital guidelines.

The role emphasizes basic patient care, accurate vital signs, hygiene assistance, safety practices, and collaboration with nursing and respiratory staff.