Lead Patient Care Technician – Mentor & Care Coordinator

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Behavioral health services

Telemedicine

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is hiring a Lead Patient Care Technician to join the nursing team. You’ll provide hands-on patient care, assist with procedures, and mentor prep staff to ensure high-quality, compassionate service.

In this on-site role, you will support ADLs, monitor vital signs, document care, and promote a safe environment through infection prevention and teamwork. A minimum of 6 months’ experience and BLS certification within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• 6 months of experience required.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living, supporting mobility and comfort, checking vital signs, collecting specimens, and monitoring telemetry as needed.
• Documenting patient care accurately and communicating updates to the nursing team to ensure coordinated, timely care.
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment by following infection prevention practices and ensuring supplies are ready.
• Responding to patient needs through regular rounding and compassionate communication to promote comfort and trust.
• Training new team members and sharing updates on policies and quality initiatives.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is hiring a Lead Patient Care Technician to join the nursing team. You’ll provide hands-on patient care, assist with procedures, and mentor prep staff to ensure high-quality, compassionate service.

In this on-site role, you will support ADLs, monitor vital signs, document care, and promote a safe environment through infection prevention and teamwork. A minimum of 6 months’ experience and BLS certification within 30 days are required.