Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Acute Care Support

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing staff with basic patient care, perform data collection (vital signs, intake/output), and support activities of daily living. You will help with meals, mobility, and hygiene while maintaining infection control standards.

The role requires 0–2 years in acute care or current nursing program enrollment, with strong teamwork and communication to ensure safe, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• Must demonstrate basic patient care knowledge and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care services.
• Collect and record vital signs and other patient data.
• Support patients with meals, hygiene, mobility, and comfort.
• Maintain a clean, safe care environment and proper PPE usage.
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team.
• Participate in performance improvement and safety initiatives.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Patient care basics

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Infection control & PPE

Education

Enrolled in Nursing program

Tools

Vital signs monitoring

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing staff with basic patient care, perform data collection (vital signs, intake/output), and support activities of daily living. You will help with meals, mobility, and hygiene while maintaining infection control standards.

The role requires 0–2 years in acute care or current nursing program enrollment, with strong teamwork and communication to ensure safe, patient-centered care.