Lead Patient Care Technician — Mentor, Hands-On Nursing Support

TriStar Skyline Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education support

Fertility & family building support

Life insurance

Discounts & protection plans

Job summary

TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN, seeks a Lead Patient Care Technician to mentor and lead the nursing team while delivering hands-on patient care. You’ll supervise, train, and support staff, assist with procedures, monitor vitals, and ensure compassionate, high‑quality care across shifts.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient advocacy, and collaboration with nursing leadership to improve care delivery and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School Graduate / GED.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with ADLs, mobility support, vital sign checks, specimens collection, procedure prep, and telemetry monitoring as needed
• Documenting patient care accurately and communicating updates to the nursing team for coordinated care
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment by infection prevention, equipment setup, and ensuring supplies are stocked
• Responding to patient needs through rounds and compassionate communication to promote comfort and trust
• Training new team members and sharing updates on policies and quality improvement initiatives

Skills

BCLS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN, seeks a Lead Patient Care Technician to mentor and lead the nursing team while delivering hands-on patient care. You’ll supervise, train, and support staff, assist with procedures, monitor vitals, and ensure compassionate, high‑quality care across shifts.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient advocacy, and collaboration with nursing leadership to improve care delivery and patient outcomes.