Neuroscience Patient Care Technician - Day Shift

Lutheran Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Neuroscience to assist with daily patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role reports to the Nursing team and emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and effective communication with care providers.

Qualifications include BCLS within 90 days of hire and a preference for CNA certification. 0-2 years of acute care experience is acceptable, with a high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Maintains infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and risk management reporting.
• May be required to maintain continuous observation of the patient.

Skills

Patient care basics

Multitasking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient confidentiality

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Neuroscience to assist with daily patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role reports to the Nursing team and emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and effective communication with care providers.

Qualifications include BCLS within 90 days of hire and a preference for CNA certification. 0-2 years of acute care experience is acceptable, with a high school diploma required.