Ortho Patient Care Tech - Vital Support in Healing

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. David's Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist Registered Nurses with hands-on patient care, vital signs, mobility, and daily needs.

You will help monitor conditions, carry out care plans, and foster a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You will work closely with the nursing team to maintain infection control, safety, and quality of care across patient rooms and common spaces.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

Skills

BCLS

Job description

St. David's Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist Registered Nurses with hands-on patient care, vital signs, mobility, and daily needs.

You will help monitor conditions, carry out care plans, and foster a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You will work closely with the nursing team to maintain infection control, safety, and quality of care across patient rooms and common spaces.