Night-Shift Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs & Comfort

Mercy Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for night shifts. The role involves providing basic care, assisting with routines, monitoring vital signs, and supporting nurses to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates have BLS and recent acute care experience, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered service. The position offers a competitive pay range, benefits, and opportunities for training in EPIC EHR.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Proactive in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including comfort, vital signs, and hygiene.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes.
• Delivers high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information upon arrival and departure.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency validated.
• Mobilizes patients using safe transfer techniques.
• Encourages patient independence in activities of daily living.
• Tailors care to patient interests and needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

BLS Basic Life Support

Job description

Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for night shifts. The role involves providing basic care, assisting with routines, monitoring vital signs, and supporting nurses to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates have BLS and recent acute care experience, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered service. The position offers a competitive pay range, benefits, and opportunities for training in EPIC EHR.