Patient Care Tech (PCT) FT/PRN

Landmark Hospitals; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Hospital of Columbia is seeking compassionate Patient Care Techs (PCT) for Full-Time and PRN shifts in Columbia, MO. You will support nurses with vital signs, hygiene, and daily activities in an acute-care setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, and 1–3 years of related experience. CNA certification is preferred. Shifts include 6:00 AM starts and a mix of day, night, and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification preferred (Missouri).
• Current BLS certification required.
• 1-3 years of related experience preferred in long-term acute care or hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nurse with patient care tasks and documentation.
• Monitor vital signs and intake/output per shift.
• Carry out routine safety checks and clean handling of specimens as needed.
• Assist with hygiene, bathing, grooming, and meals for patients.
• Assist with mobility, positioning, and comfort measures every 2 hours.

Skills

CPR

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA preferred

Missouri CNA Certification

Tools

BLS

Job description

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Patient Care Tech (PCT) FT/PRN

Full Time Manual Labor Landmark Hospital of Columbia LLC, Columbia, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4067

Landmark Hospital of Columbia is expanding! We are seeking compassionate Patient Care Techs who are committed to delivering great patient care to hospital patients. This is a great opportunity to work alongside our nursing, respiratory and rehabilitation teams in an acute-care setting. Landmark Hospital values our Patient Care Techs as a significant role in overall care as our patient's journey toward healing.

Shifts: Full Time & PRN Day, Night & Weekend Shifts available. Competitive compensation and benefits package (12 hour shifts and Full time is 3 shifts a week, PRN is a minimum of 1 shift every every 2 weeks.)

Key Duties: Perform basic care skills under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse including vital signs, intake/output measurement, catheter care, CPR, restraint management, bowel and bladder training, and documentation of care in the patient record. Responsible for assisting the licensed nurse in meeting the patient's needs in the areas of personal hygiene, personal care, skin care, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, body mechanics, elimination, and psychosocial support.

Requirements for Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Certified Nursing Asst (CNA)

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certification (Certified Nursing Assistant for State of Missouri) Preferred
• Current BLS
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Long-term acute care/hospital experience preferred

Shift Responsibilities

1. Shift Start & Reporting

The shift begins promptly at 6:00 AM.

Handoff report to the oncoming shift must be completed before leaving.

Complete all ordered vital signs and blood glucose checks.

Perform and document routine safety checks for all assigned patients.

3. Intake & Output (I&O) Management

Empty Foley catheters and ostomies at least once prior to the end of shift.

Accurately document all patient intake and output.

4. Call Light Response

Remain in a location where call lights are visible.

Respond promptly and appropriately to all patient requests.

Turn and reposition patients at least every 2 hours.

6. Hygiene

Provide bed baths and assist with all personal hygiene needs, including toileting.

7. Meal Support

Deliver meal trays to patients.

Document meal intake for each patient.

Return remaining trays to the dirty utility room.

Remove any full or malodorous trash from patient rooms promptly.

Collect and remove soiled linens as needed.

About us - Landmark Hospitals:

We are looking forward to talking to you about the opportunities available at Landmark Hospitals. Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned, hospital system with locations in Georgia & Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and accredited as long-term acute care hospitals under CIHQ. We specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients.

What it is like to work at Landmark Hospitals? Our employees enjoy a high level of engagement and operate with an experienced and understanding administration who listen to and value clinician interaction. The Landmark culture provides connectivity across the organization through:

• Focus: Our facilities have an average of 30 – 35 beds, which allows our healthcare teams to focus intensely on our patients and their families.
• Multi‑Disciplinary Interaction: We take pride in our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach to care, which helps us deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes for our patients in a positive and supportive work environment. Our clinical staff plays an important and respected role with the medical staff and administration.
• Growth and Skills Leverage: Use and grow your skills - our units are entirely focused on critical care to meet the needs of our medically complex patients. We have a new training system (HealthStream) to support your training goals too!
• Patient‑Centered:Our Long-Term Acute Care patients stay with us an average of 25 - 30 days, which allows the clinical team to get to know the patient as a person
• Multi‑Facility System Support: As part of a multi-hospital system, our team benefits from sharing best practices and standards that can drive better patient outcomes.

If you enjoy working in a vibrant critical care atmosphere, with coworkers who are committed to providing compassionate care to the patients, come grow with us!

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.