Patient Care Technician – Compassionate Care + Growth

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our patient care team. The role provides basic health care, supports patients with daily needs, and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional.

The PCT will sanitize and care for patient rooms, monitor vital signs, assist with feeding and grooming, and help with mobility while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional interaction with patients and staff.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including comfort, hygiene, and mobility support.
• Report changes/concerns to nurse or supervisor promptly.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients and families.
• Document patient care accurately in the EHR.
• Assist with hand-offs and transfer of patients between units.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our patient care team. The role provides basic health care, supports patients with daily needs, and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional.

The PCT will sanitize and care for patient rooms, monitor vital signs, assist with feeding and grooming, and help with mobility while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered service.