Patient Care Tech: Frontline Compassion & Bedside Support

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech to provide hands-on, compassionate bedside care and support for patients in a community hospital setting.

You will assist with data collection, patient hygiene, and daily tasks while promoting safety and teamwork. A high school diploma, BLS certification, and 1 year of clinical care experience are preferred. This role emphasizes empathy, growth, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, appropriate work experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 1 year of Clinical Care experience; CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection of data used for assessment of patients' conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc.
• Assist with the patient hygiene, nutrition and personal care needs and patient-related tasks.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Maintain a clean environment in patient care area.
• Complete patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.
• Enhance knowledge and seek opportunities for career development.
• Embrace teamwork and direction in performance of duties.

Skills

Vital signs

Data collection

Patient hygiene

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech to provide hands-on, compassionate bedside care and support for patients in a community hospital setting.

You will assist with data collection, patient hygiene, and daily tasks while promoting safety and teamwork. A high school diploma, BLS certification, and 1 year of clinical care experience are preferred. This role emphasizes empathy, growth, and collaboration with the care team.