Patient Care Technician - Full time - nights

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, data collection, and maintaining a safe, organized care environment.

The candidate should have 0-2 years of acute care experience or be enrolled in a nursing program. BCLS required within 90 days; CPCT or CNA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Assist nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a safe, organized environment.
• Record and report vital signs and other patient data to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support with meals, bathing, grooming, linen changes, and mobility assistance.
• Assist with patient positioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids.
• Collect samples and monitor glucose, documenting results for clinical staff.
• Maintain infection control practices and use PPE appropriately.
• Participate in performance improvement and risk management activities.

Connaissances

Patient care basics

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Infection control

PPE usage

Formation

Nursing program student (preferred)

Description du poste

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