Patient Care Technician - Hands-on Care & Vital Signs

CHS Career Site; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will support daily living activities, maintain a safe environment, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include collecting data such as vital signs, assisting with meals and mobility, and following infection control protocols. CNA certification preferred; BCLS within 90 days of hire.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Patient care practices

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will support daily living activities, maintain a safe environment, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include collecting data such as vital signs, assisting with meals and mobility, and following infection control protocols. CNA certification preferred; BCLS within 90 days of hire.