Mother/Baby Patient Care Tech - Compassionate, Hands-On Support

Memorial Hermann; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a compassionate patient care technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will perform basic caregiving tasks, monitor patient needs, and document care in the medical record per hospital policy.

This role emphasizes safety, exceptional service, and teamwork with nurses, physicians, and other staff. A High School diploma or GED and appropriate certifications are required; prior patient care experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions accurately.
• Strong communication with patients and hospital staff.
• Commitment to safety and quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Participates in identifying and reporting patient safety issues.
• Assists with hand-off of patient information during shifts.
• Follows safety rules and hospital policies to prevent hazards.
• Supports patient comfort, dignity and timely care.
• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient care

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Clinical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver CPR with AED within 90 days

Nursing Assistant certification

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking a compassionate patient care technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will perform basic caregiving tasks, monitor patient needs, and document care in the medical record per hospital policy.

This role emphasizes safety, exceptional service, and teamwork with nurses, physicians, and other staff. A High School diploma or GED and appropriate certifications are required; prior patient care experience is valued.