Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

Hillcrest Healthcare System; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent in Owasso, OK seeks a Night Shift, full-time Emergency Room Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our team. You will assist patients with daily activities, monitor conditions, and support nursing staff to ensure safe, quality care in a busy ER.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Preferred CNA/PCT certification or nursing school enrollment, plus two years in acute/long-term care and phlebotomy skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice across hospital services.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities (bathing, dressing, eating) and other ADLs.
• Observe patient progress and disseminate reports to RN or medical staff.
• Obtain and record vital signs and collect specimens for lab tests.
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Measure intake/output and assist with range of motion; may draw blood.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Vital signs

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

CNA/PCT certification

Nursing school enrollment

Job description

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ER) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Owasso, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First:We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Bailey Medical Center offers a full range of medical services, including general surgery, maternity, gynecology, bariatrics, orthopedics and emergency care. The 73-bed hospital is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the region.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

• Works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties of a PCT, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
• Observes patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
• Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
• Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Measures and records patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with range of motion, and draws blood.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross trained and cross competent to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function).

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Completion of approved CNA, PCT or paramedic certification or currently enrolled in nursing school.
• Minimum of two years of experience in acute or long-term care.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.