Night Shift Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Longview Regional Medical Center; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Longview Regional Medical Center in Longview, TX, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The PCT assists with activities of daily living, monitors vitals, and supports with meals, mobility, and hygiene while ensuring infection control and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include documenting data, communicating effectively with the care team, and participating in safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment
• Strong organizational skills with 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

• Assist nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of PPE.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Tools

Basic patient care equipment

Job description

Longview Regional Medical Center in Longview, TX, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The PCT assists with activities of daily living, monitors vitals, and supports with meals, mobility, and hygiene while ensuring infection control and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include documenting data, communicating effectively with the care team, and participating in safety and quality initiatives.