Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Acute Care Support

Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee meals

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, measuring and reporting vital signs, and maintaining a safe, organized care environment.

The PCT will support meals, bathing, grooming, and mobility, while adhering to infection control standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of acute care experience or nursing-program enrollment preferred.
• CNA or CPCT certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Record patient data including vital signs, intake/output, and report findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support patients with meals, bathing, grooming, and activities of daily living.
• Assist with positioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids as directed.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform point‑of‑care glucose monitoring.
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Patient care basics

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Infection control

PPE adherence

Education

Nursing program enrollment or equivalent

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, measuring and reporting vital signs, and maintaining a safe, organized care environment.

The PCT will support meals, bathing, grooming, and mobility, while adhering to infection control standards and safety protocols.