Patient Care Technician - CRCC (PCT)

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, IN seeks a Patient Care Technician for the CRCC ICU/Telemetry unit. The role supports nurses in caring for critically ill medical, surgical, and cardiac patients, assisting with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and bedside care, on a 36-hour workweek with varied shifts.

You will gain ICU telemetry experience, post-operative recovery exposure, and cardiac monitoring while joining a multidisciplinary team with structured orientation

Qualifications

• BLS certification within six months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of required PCT classes for the unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, oral care, toileting, and linens.
• Support safe mobility, repositioning, and transfers.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Document patient information accurately.
• This role includes exposure to bodily fluids and sensitive patient situations.
• Safely lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Vital signs

Bedside care

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Campus: Deaconess Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
Unit: Critical Care
Shift: 7 am - 7:30 pm; 7 am - 3:30 pm; or 3 pm- 7:30 pm EST
Hours per Week: 36
Weekends: Varies
Holidays: Varies

Job Overview

As a PCT on the CRCC Unit, you'll support nurses in caring for critically ill medical, surgical, and cardiac patients who require close monitoring. You'll assist with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and provide compassionate bedside care - including support for patients nearing the end of life. Your steady presence and attention to detail help ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.

What You'll Gain

Working in CRCC gives you hands-on experience with ICU and telemetry patients, post-operative recovery, cardiac monitoring, and caring for patients with complex, rapidly changing conditions. You'll build strong skills in vital signs, communication, teamwork, and recognizing subtle changes in patient status. With structured orientation, supportive leadership, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll gain confidence quickly and develop a solid foundation for future growth in critical care or other advanced clinical roles.

What You'll Do

• Assist with bathing, oral care, toileting, and linens
• Support safe mobility, repositioning, and transfers
• Monitor and record vital signs
• Document patient information accurately
• This role includes exposure to bodily fluids and sensitive patient situations
• Safely lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

About the CRCC Unit

CRCC is a 26-bed ICU/Telemetry unit caring for critically ill medical, surgical, and cardiac patients who require intensive monitoring. With advanced therapies, strong teamwork, and multidisciplinary collaboration, the unit offers an exceptional environment for building high-acuity clinical skills.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within six months of hire
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of required PCT classes for the unit