Inpatient Surgical Unit Patient Care Technician

Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $8,000

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) Plan with a match

Tuition assistance

Legal counseling services

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking a dedicated Inpatient Surgical Unit Patient Care Technician. This full-time position involves providing hands-on patient care during night shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays. Candidates should have a CNA certification, New Hampshire LNA license, and strong communication skills. Comprehensive benefits including medical and education support are offered. Join a mission-driven team focused on delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Need a New Hampshire LNA license.
• New Hampshire LNA license required.
• High School Graduate / GED

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort.
• Provide non-medicated care like dressing changes.
• Keep patient areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Manage supplies and equipment for infection control.
• Communicate kindly with patients and families.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

New Hampshire LNA license

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

Currently offering a sign-on bonus up to $8,000.

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Inpatient Surgical Unit Patient Care Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Schedule

Full Time Nights, 6p-6a, rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most – and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery
• Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
• New Hampshire LNA license required
• High School Graduate / GED

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission‑driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240‑bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life‑saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Inpatient Surgical Unit Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.