Patient Care Technician - Full Time - Days

Lower Keys Medical Center; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly housing stipend

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Tuition assistance

Reimbursement program

Job summary

Lower Keys Medical Center in Florida is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role supports daily living activities, ensures a safe environment, and facilitates effective communication within the care team.

Responsibilities include assisting with basic nursing tasks, recording vital signs, helping with meals and hygiene, mobility assistance, urine/stool sample collection, and glucose monitoring.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Records vital signs and reports findings to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Assists with meals, bathing, grooming, and activities of daily living.
• Aids mobility with walkers, canes, or wheelchairs as needed.
• Performs glucose monitoring and collects urine/stool samples as directed.
• Maintains infection control and safety procedures (PPE).
• Communicates patient information to the care team and supports performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

CNA certification

CPCT certification preferred

Nursing program enrollment

Tools

Glucometer

PPE usage

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Essential Functions

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred

As a core employee with Lower Keys Medical Center, you will be eligible for competitive base pay, night shift incentives, and a robust total rewards compensation package.

Benefits

• monthly housing stipend
• health insurance
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• PTO
• tuition assistance
• reimbursement program for qualified programs