Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Medical Support

Laredo Medical Center; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Laredo Medical Center delivers patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient status, and maintain a safe, clean environment while communicating effectively with the care team.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting with meals and mobility, and ensuring proper infection control and PPE use. CNA or CPCT credentials are preferred, BCLS within 90 days required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collect and record patient data including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calories, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including PPE use.
• Participate 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 stay 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.

Skills

Basic patient care knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Laredo Medical Center delivers patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient status, and maintain a safe, clean environment while communicating effectively with the care team.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting with meals and mobility, and ensuring proper infection control and PPE use. CNA or CPCT credentials are preferred, BCLS within 90 days required.