Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Rehab Support

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support RNs, assist with vital signs, mobility, and personal care, and help monitor conditions. You will contribute to a safe, welcoming environment and help carry out care plans to restore comfort and dignity for patients.

Ideal candidates thrive in a collaborative nursing team, demonstrate empathy and attention to detail, and commit to infection control and safe patient handling.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery.
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.

Skills

BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)

Job description

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support RNs, assist with vital signs, mobility, and personal care, and help monitor conditions. You will contribute to a safe, welcoming environment and help carry out care plans to restore comfort and dignity for patients.

Ideal candidates thrive in a collaborative nursing team, demonstrate empathy and attention to detail, and commit to infection control and safe patient handling.