Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Ardent Health Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa, OK is seeking a day shift, full-time Medical Surgical Ortho Patient Care Tech (PCT). You will support nursing staff with vital signs, transportation, and basic patient care, while ensuring comfort and safety for patients in orthopedic and surgical settings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; preferred candidates have 2+ years in acute or long-term care and may have phlebotomy or CNA/PCT certification or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role.
• Preferred: two years of experience in acute or long-term care.
• Preferred: phlebotomy proficiency.
• Preferred: CNA, PCT or paramedic certification or current nursing school enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care tasks such as obtaining vital signs and transporting patients.
• Provide meal trays, hygiene care, and answer inquiries within the scope of practice.
• Assist nursing staff by directing patients to rooms, preparing charts, and stocking units.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient transport

Hygiene care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification (within 14 days)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Ortho Patient Care Tech (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, 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:

• 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. The hospital’s RN residency program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program and Pathway to Excellence, ensuring high-quality training for nurses.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

• 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.
• 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:

• 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.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two (2) years of experience in acute or long-term care.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
• Completion of approved CNA, PCT or paramedic certification or currently enrolled in nursing school.