Patient Care Technician - IMCU - Part time nights

CHS Career Site; La Porte (IN); Sur place; USD 2 066 000 - 2 893 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

CHS Career Site is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for IMCU, part-time night shift in Laporte, IN. The role supports nursing staff, assists with daily living activities, and helps maintain a safe, organized care environment under RN/LPN supervision.

Responsibilities include measuring and recording vital signs, assisting with meals and mobility, handling samples and basic patient care tasks, and promoting effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• CNA certification preferred or you are currently enrolled in a nursing program.

Responsabilités

• Assist nursing staff with delivering care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Record and report vital signs and patient data to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support patients with meals, hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Assist with positioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids.
• Collect specimens and perform glucose monitoring as directed.
• Communicate patient information clearly to the care team and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain infection control practices and proper use of PPE.
• Participate in performance improvement and risk management activities.
• May provide continuous observation of patients as required.
• Perform other duties and maintain regular attendance.

Connaissances

Patient care basics

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

Patient Care Technician - IMCU - Part time nights

Job Description

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Essential Functions

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

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or

Job Info

• Job Identification 166011
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 04:20 PM
• Apply Before 10/20/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 1331 State St, Laporte, IN, 46350, US