Patient Care Technician – Med Surg

Columbus Regional Health; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Sunday/holiday premiums

Benefits after 16 hours per week

Job summary

Columbus Regional Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for the Medical Surgical unit on a part-time night shift. This on-site role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, answering call lights, and monitoring vital signs, in collaboration with nursing staff.

The position requires a Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire; CNA is encouraged though not required, and health-care-related experience is preferred. Eligible for benefits after meeting hours.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Within 30 days of hire, BLS certification required.
• CNA is not required, but CNAs encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights and questions from patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Take and record vital signs.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

BLS

Education

Basic Life Support

Job description

Location: Columbus Regional HospitalDept: 6T Medical Surgical_CRHCategory: CLINICALPART TIME A, Nights, 24.00 hoursWork Setting: On-siteRequisition # 138Posted October 21, 2026Hours per Week: 24.00 —- Shift Hours: 7p to 7:30aAdditional details about schedule: includes rotating holiday and weekend requirementWhat you need to know about this position:Our Medical Surgical floor is a 21-bed unit, and patients on this unit could include those recovering from surgeries, bariatric procedures, and strokes or being treated for other medical conditions.As a Patient Care Technician I, you play an important role in our patient's experience and safety—you are typically the first face a patient sees when he/she enters the unit and the face he/she sees most frequently.Working with a nurse, you engage with patients through multiple activities, including answering call lights and questions, providing assistance with daily living activities and taking vital signs.Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.This position is hourly and is eligible for applicable shift differentials and Sunday/holiday premiums.In a status of at least 16 hours per week, employees are benefit eligible.What is required for this position:Upon hire, you must have:Verifiable work experience. Health care-related work experience is preferred.Within 30 days of hire you must have:Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.*While being a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is not required, we encourage CNAs to apply for our Patient Care Tech (PCT) positions.*If you do not have it, CRH provides training and time to acquire certification after employment.This position requires regular standing, is frequently required to walk and push or pull, occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell. This position must frequently life and/or move greater than 50 lbs.