Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Support for Recovery

Parkridge East Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join a collaborative nursing team, assisting Registered Nurses with hands-on care and supporting a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You will help with vital signs, mobility, and daily personal care while contributing to the care plan and patient comfort.

Your role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and clear communication with patients and families to sustain safety and quality of care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support 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

Job description

Parkridge East Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join a collaborative nursing team, assisting Registered Nurses with hands-on care and supporting a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You will help with vital signs, mobility, and daily personal care while contributing to the care plan and patient comfort.

Your role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and clear communication with patients and families to sustain safety and quality of care in a busy hospital setting.