Patient Care Tech

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support frontline nursing care under RN supervision. You will perform delegated basic patient care tasks, monitor patient conditions, and help maintain a clean, safe environment for our patients.

Join a committed team with extensive benefits. This role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions and mobility assistance, including turning, positioning, and activities of daily living.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School Graduate or GED required.
• No travel required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in implementation of nursing care plans under supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records patient information including vitals and intake/output.
• Assists with mobility and transfers using walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs; aids discharge when needed.
• Collects specimens for diagnostic tests and ensures correct labeling and timely transfer.
• Aids patients with activities of daily living: eating, bathing, grooming, hygiene, and linen changes.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in evidence-based practices to enhance the patient experience (SAFETY rounding, AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care).

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

Our teams area committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Patient Care Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Benefits

• 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 AwayFromWork 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 (RN), 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:

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in evidence‑based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach‑Back, Narrating Care, etc.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED
• No Travel Required
• No experience Required Years of Experience

Serving our community for the past 40 years, TriStar Southern Hills has been a leader for a wide range of healthcare services. These include emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation. TriStar Southern Hills is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center. There are more than 300 board certified physicians representing more than 20 specialties. Many have offices located on our campus.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated$3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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