Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

Hillcrest Hospital South; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa, OK is seeking an evening shift, PRN Emergency Room Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff and patient flow. You will perform CNA tasks, assist with vital signs, transports, hygiene, and basic clerical duties under RN direction.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS within 14 days of hire; Oklahoma CNA/PCT experience is preferred, with at least one year as Unit Secretary considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Oklahoma CNA or Patient Care Technician experience preferred.
• At least one year of Unit Secretary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and assist with patient care under RN guidance.
• Transport patients and pass meal trays.
• Deliver hygiene care and respond to inquiries within scope.
• Receive patients at the desk, escort to rooms and prep charts.
• Assist in stocking supplies and keeping nursing stations organized.
• Serve as unit receptionist and prepare patient charts.

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification within 14 days

Job description

Join our team as an evening shift, PRN, Emergency Room (ED) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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:

• Hillcrest Hospital South, a full-service 180-bed facility located in south Tulsa, offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services utilizing cutting-edge technology in a welcoming community environment. As the only DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence (OCE) in Oklahoma, Hillcrest South stands out for its exceptional orthopedic care. Hillcrest Hospital South is Tulsa's only ANCCdesignated Pathway to Excellence hospital, with an accredited nurse residency program and ANCC recognition for Nursing Continuing Professional Development.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

• The Cross Trained Assistant performs CNA duties as well as clerical duties under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) and the unit manager.
• Assists with patient care tasks such as obtaining vital signs, assists in transporting patients, pass meal trays, deliver hygiene care and answers inquiries within the scope of practice.
• Assists nursing staff by receiving patients at the desk, taking the patient to appropriate room, gives initial instruction.
• Assists in transporting discharged patients and answers inquiries within the scope of practice.
• In addition, he/she may act as the unit's receptionist, assigns patient to room on board, alerts nursing staff to patient arrival, pulls and prepares chart.
• Orders and monitors utilization of selected supplies: office, nutritional supplements, forms and retrieval chart back.
• Assists with stocking supplies that are needed in the unit as well as assist in keeping the nursing stations clean and organized.

Job Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

Oklahoma Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician preferred.

• Desirable characteristics include at least one year of experience as a Unit Secretary with or without nurse assistant or CNA experience.