Patient Care Technician

Baldwin Health; Foley (AL); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at South Baldwin Medical Group provides patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks under RN/LPN supervision. The role assists with activities of daily living, ensures a safe, clean care environment, and supports effective communication within the care team.

This full-time position in Foley, Alabama requires 0-2 years acute care experience or current nursing student status, BCLS certification within 90 days, and preferred CNA or CPCT certification to

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols.

Responsabilités

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Records patient data (vital signs, intake/output, weight) and reports findings to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Assists with activities of daily living, meals, bathing, grooming, and mobility.
• Supports patient positioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids.
• Performs glucose monitoring, urine/stool collection, and other delegated tasks as trained.
• Communicates patient information clearly to care team and adapts to change.

Connaissances

Basic patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Multitasking

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Essential Functions

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred