Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Tele - Full time nights

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, collect vital signs, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role emphasizes infection control, proper PPE, and clear communication within the healthcare team. Night shift, full-time with regular attendance. CNA or CPCT preferred; BCLS required within 90 days.

Qualifikationen

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work in a team.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols.
• Experience in acute care setting or nursing program preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist nursing staff with delegated patient care tasks and a clean, safe environment.
• Record vital signs, intake/output, and glucose monitoring; report to RN/LPN.
• Support meals, bathing, grooming and activities of daily living.
• Assist with mobility and positioning; use walkers or wheelchairs as needed.
• Maintain infection control and PPE protocols; communicate effectively with team.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and risk management.
• Remain with patients as required for observation and safety.
• Adhere to all policies and standards.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient positioning

Communication

Infection control PPE

Teamwork

Ausbildung

CNA certification

CPCT certification

Jobbeschreibung

Fort Wayne, IN, United States

Job Description

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.

• 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 167501
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/18/2026, 04:00 AM
• Apply Before 10/22/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804, US