Patient Care Tech

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to deliver high quality, patient-centered care under RN supervision. The role supports nursing staff in daily living activities and ensures a clean, safe care environment.

You will help with ADLs, document care details, and communicate essential information to the team. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, CNA certification or PCT experience, and BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State CNA certification or documented PCT experience required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of start date.
• 1 year of PCT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Communicate pertinent information to care team.
• Deliver compassionate, holistic care while respecting patient rights and dignity.
• Document patient care information in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL) for assigned patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety

ADL assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS certification

CNA certification / PCT experience

Job description

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.


• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.


• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing


• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock


• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.


• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more


• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts


• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships


• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)


• Colleague recognition program


• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)


• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

What you will do in this role

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in his/her department.


• Maintain a safe environment.


• Communicate pertinent information to appropriate individuals.


• Deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.


• Document patient care information in the appropriate computer screens.


• You will assist with ADL’s for assigned patients.

What qualifications you will need

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or documented Patient Care Tech (PCT) experience required.


• Can be former RN Nursing student who has successfully completed the first nursing clinical semester or Completion of State approved CNA course, or CNA certificate.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment start date.


• 1 year of PCT experience preferred.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state-of-the‑art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB‑GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

\"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.\" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.

We are an opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.