Patient Care Technician II - Nights

Memorial Hermann; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Patient Care Technician II, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients' daily needs and ensuring their comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a compassionate team, enhancing your skills in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for providing direct care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to grow your career in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of patient care experience in an acute care setting.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Responsible for documentation and reporting unusual findings.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) II performs patient care activities, including but not limited to identifying and responding to abnormal findings, appropriately escalating changes in the patient’s condition to the nurse, and activities of daily living (ADL’s). The PCT II provides assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices patient and family centered care. This role typically reports to the Unit Manager.

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: None
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Basic Life Support issued by (AHA) American Heart Association within 90 days of employment.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
• One (1) year of prior patient care experience (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Patient Care Technician) or similar role, preferably in an acute care setting, is required.
• Proficiency in all Core Competencies of the PCT I and II position as noted in Memorial Hermann’s PCT Competency Based Tool and as validated by Memorial Hermann Clinical Education no later than the end of orientation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides direct patient care for assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Includes vital signs, visual monitoring, hygiene, toileting, mobility, nutrition support, bathing, charting, and other activities of daily living as needed.
• Responsible for timely and accurate documentation and reporting any unusual findings to the nurse.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• Follows safety rules, participates in safety programs, and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Prepares laboratory specimens within role scope.
• Assists in orienting new employees as appropriate.
• Ensures safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, managing resources effectively.
• Supports professional growth through mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.
• Creates compassionate, personalized experiences, modeling Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.