Patient Care Tech, Respiratory Med-Surg | Growth & Benefits

Lifepoint Health®; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

PTO & paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Highpoint Health- Sumner, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Patient Care Technician in Sumner County, Tennessee. This full-time daytime role supports patient care across multiple units with a focus on compassionate, high-quality service.

You will assist with daily living activities, direct patient care, monitoring patient status, and notifying nursing staff of changes while supporting routine testing and EKGs as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State of TN CNA license preferred, can be considered without high school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year certified nurse tech or EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living.
• Providing or assisting with direct patient care.
• Observing and recording patient behavior and activities.
• Reporting changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggesting modifications to treatment plans.
• Assisting with point-of-care testing and EKGs as needed.

Skills

BLS Certification

CNA/EMT experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highpoint Health- Sumner, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Patient Care Technician in Sumner County, Tennessee. This full-time daytime role supports patient care across multiple units with a focus on compassionate, high-quality service.

You will assist with daily living activities, direct patient care, monitoring patient status, and notifying nursing staff of changes while supporting routine testing and EKGs as needed.