Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Vital Signs Support

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance and professional/CE

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health’s Lourdes Hospital is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide essential patient support under the guidance of registered nurses and healthcare professionals. The role includes sanitizing rooms, monitoring health and vital signs, and assisting with feeding and grooming to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The PCT will collaborate with nursing staff, document care accurately, and participate in hand-offs.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Delivers high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely.
• Participates in hand-off reporting of patient and departmental needs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health’s Lourdes Hospital is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide essential patient support under the guidance of registered nurses and healthcare professionals. The role includes sanitizing rooms, monitoring health and vital signs, and assisting with feeding and grooming to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The PCT will collaborate with nursing staff, document care accurately, and participate in hand-offs.