Patient Care Tech - OR - Full time days

Dupont-Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dupont-Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff with basic patient care, data collection, and daily living activities at our Fort Wayne, IN location. You will work under RN/LPN supervision to ensure a safe, clean environment and effective communication within the care team.

The role emphasizes documentation, patient confidentiality, PPE usage, and collaboration in a fast-paced hospital setting. 0–2 years in acute care or nursing program enrollment preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively in a team.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Collect and record patient data, including vitals, intake/output, and calories, reporting to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support patients with meals, bathing, grooming, and mobility needs.
• Assist with positioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform finger-stick blood glucose monitoring.
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team.
• Maintain infection control practices and use PPE appropriately.
• Participate in performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Remain with patient for observation as required and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Basic patient care

Effective communication

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Team collaboration

Education

Enrollment in nursing program

CNA preferred

Tools

Vital signs equipment

PPE usage

Job description

Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Essential Functions

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participates 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.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or

Job Info

• Job Identification 163688
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/07/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 2520 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, US