Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Care & Team Support

Northeast Regional Medical Center; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe care environment, and supporting effective communication within the care team.

The PCT will collect vital signs, assist with mobility, meals, hygiene, and basic care tasks, document data, and participate in infection control and safety procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care services.
• Record vital signs and patient data for the RN/LPN.
• Support meals, grooming, hygiene, and mobility aids for patients.
• Position patients and assist with ambulation using mobility aids.
• Collect urine/stool samples and monitor blood glucose via finger sticks.
• Communicate patient information clearly to the care team.
• Maintain infection control and PPE safety; ensure a safe environment.
• Document performance improvement and report risks per policies.

Skills

Patient care basics

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing student

Job description

Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe care environment, and supporting effective communication within the care team.

The PCT will collect vital signs, assist with mobility, meals, hygiene, and basic care tasks, document data, and participate in infection control and safety procedures.