Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Care & Mobility

Commonwealth Health; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care in an acute care setting. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, with 1+ years of nursing exposure or current enrollment in a nursing program.

The PCT will document patient information, assist with daily living activities, mobility, and specimen collection while supporting a safe, clean environment under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in Nursing Program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers basic patient care services delegated by nursing staff.
• Obtains and records patient information, vitals, intake/output, and other data.
• Assists with activities of daily living and linen changes.
• Supports patient mobility and ambulation, including use of devices.
• Collects specimens.
• Cross-trains to unit clerk.
• Complies with hospital policies and nursing regulations for unlicensed personnel.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Commonwealth Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care in an acute care setting. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, with 1+ years of nursing exposure or current enrollment in a nursing program.

The PCT will document patient information, assist with daily living activities, mobility, and specimen collection while supporting a safe, clean environment under RN supervision.