Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Acute Care Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision in our acute care setting.

The PCT will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and help maintain a safe, clean environment while communicating effectively with the care team. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, supporting feeding and hygiene, assisting with mobility, collecting samples, and following infection control

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or nursing program enrollment.
• BCLS within 90 days of hire is required.
• CNA or CPCT certification is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care tasks and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Collect and record patient data including vital signs, intake/output, and communicate findings to RN/LPN.
• Support patients with meals, bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
• Assist with patient positioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform finger-stick glucose monitoring; document results.
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team and adhere to PPE guidelines.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and risk management.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Connaissances

Patient care

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Formation

BCLS

CNA preferred

CPCT preferred

Description du poste

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision in our acute care setting.

The PCT will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and help maintain a safe, clean environment while communicating effectively with the care team. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, supporting feeding and hygiene, assisting with mobility, collecting samples, and following infection control