Patient Care Technician - Acute MedSurgical D

Christus Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Christus Health provides basic patient care under nursing direction, focusing on patient safety and well-being. You will assist with activities of daily living and support medical staff in procedures while ensuring comfort and dignity for patients.

The role emphasizes 12-hour evening/night shifts on a per diem basis, with preference for hospital experience and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Answering patient calls and helping patients with eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Feeding patients and recording their food and liquid intake.
• Monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nurses or doctors.
• Assisting nurses or doctors with medical procedures and dressing wounds.

Skills

Basic patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Provides basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff and ensures patient safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Answering patient calls and helping patients with eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Feeding patients, measuring and recording their food and liquid intake.
• Monitoring and documenting patients' temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs and reporting changes to nurses or doctors.
• Assisting nurses or doctors with medical procedures and dressing wounds.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required.

Work Schedule

6PM - 6AM 12 HR Shift

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed