Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Patient Support

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide compassionate, patient-centered support under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe care environment, and effective communication within the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting data, helping with meals and hygiene, aiding mobility, collecting samples, and ensuring infection control and PPE compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic patient care tasks and equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care.
• Record vital signs and report changes to RN/LPN.
• Support meals, bathing, grooming, mobility and hygiene.
• Assist with positioning and mobility aids.
• Collect samples and monitor blood glucose per protocol.
• Maintain infection control and PPE compliance.
• Communicate effectively within the care team.
• Attend performance improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Basic patient care

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Infection control

Education

0-2 years acute care or nursing program

Job description

Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide compassionate, patient-centered support under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe care environment, and effective communication within the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting data, helping with meals and hygiene, aiding mobility, collecting samples, and ensuring infection control and PPE compliance.