Patient Care Technician - CICU - PRN

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Fort Wayne, IN to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a safe care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Qualifications include 0-2 years in acute care or current nursing program enrollment; BCLS within 90 days; CNA or CPCT preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic patient care knowledge and equipment
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain patient confidentiality
• Commitment to safety protocols and infection control

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivering care and basic patient care services.
• Record and report vital signs and data to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Assist patients with meals, bathing, grooming, skin care, and toileting.
• Aid mobility and positioning; use walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collect specimens and monitor glucose via finger sticks as directed.
• Communicate patient information to the care team and maintain professionalism.
• Maintain clean, safe environments and proper PPE usage.
• Support performance improvement and risk management initiatives.
• May provide continuous visual observation as required.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Infection control

PPE

Mobility assistance

Education

Nursing program enrollment

CNA or CPCT preferred

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.

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