Patient Care Tech Post-Surgical Care Unit

HCA Healthcare; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Education support

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support RN colleagues and deliver compassionate, hands-on patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will assist with daily activities, vital signs, and patient comfort, while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patients and families. This role emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and adherence to care plans.

Qualifications

• Basic life support certification must be current or obtained within 7 days of start date.
• Minimum 6 months of patient care or healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers and comfort to support smooth care.
• Provide non-medicated care such as dressing changes and skin protection.
• Keep patient areas clean, organized and stocked for safety and efficiency.
• Manage supplies, equipment and logs to support infection control and readiness.
• Communicate kindly with patients, families and care team to support safety and quality.

Education

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

6 Months Healthcare Experience

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Patient Care Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Alaska Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery

• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices

• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency

• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness

• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date

• 6 Months Experience Required

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital (https://alaskaregional.com/) is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.