Patient Care Technician

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to monitor high-risk patients and assist with daily living activities. The role provides a direct line of sight with patients, ensures safety during transportation, and creates accurate documentation of patient status. Candidates must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of starting. Join a team committed to patient care and apply today!

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a direct line of sight with patient at all times.
• Accompany patient and ensure patient safety during transportation.
• Establish a safe, risk-free patient environment.
• Create clear, accurate documentation on patient status.
• Assist nursing staff with tasks as needed.
• Participate as an active member of the health care team.
• Seek opportunities to improve department processes.
• Restock non-medicinal patient room supplies as needed.

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Patient Care Technician today with TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) participates in high‑quality, patient‑centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PCT ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self‑harm. The PCT may also assist with basic activities of daily living.

What you will do in this role:

• Maintain a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
• Accompany patient and ensure patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.
• Establish a safe, risk‑free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self‑harm prevention. Perform room assessment regularly and after any visitations.
• Create clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during the shift.
• Perform other duties as needed when not providing direct patient observation. Assist nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors.
• Participate as an active member of the health care team and positively promote the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.
• Participate in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities, and seek opportunities to improve department and inter‑department processes.
• Restock non‑medicinal patient room supplies as needed.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an 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.