Patient Care Technician - Med Surg

Adams Health Network; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IN is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the nursing staff on the Med/Surg Unit. You will help with bathing, feeding, meals, bed making, ambulation, I&O, daily weights, and vital signs, and document care in the medical record.

This full‑time, third shift position requires BLS/CPR certification; high school diploma or equivalent preferred; previous PCT experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification is required.
• Experience assisting with patient care tasks is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, feeding, and meal trays.
• Perform bed making and assist with ambulation.
• Record intake and output and daily weights.
• Take vital signs and document in the medical record.
• Follow physician and nursing staff instructions per policies.

Skills

BLS/CPR Certification

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Adams Memorial Hospital
1100 Mercer Avenue
Decatur, IN 46733, USA

Description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists the professional nursing staff in providing safe, compassionate, and quality care to patients on the Med/Surg Unit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with bathing, feeding, meal trays, bed making, ambulation, intake and output (I&O), daily weights, and vital signs. The PCT accurately documents care provided in the patient's medical record and assists patients in a manner that promotes their safety, comfort, and well-being. The PCT follows instructions provided by physicians and licensed nursing staff in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Eligible for medical coverage on your first day of employment, all other benefits will be effective the 1st of the month following hire date!

Requirements:

• 40 hours per week - Third Shift
• 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Every Other Weekend
• BLS/CPR Certification
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
• Previous PCT Experience Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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