Patient Care Technician - Neuro ICU

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana is seeking a Patient Care Tech to be on the frontline of care, delivering compassionate support at the bedside and working closely with nursing staff to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include collecting data for assessments, assisting with hygiene and personal care, and maintaining a safe, clean environment to drive patient satisfaction and safety. Growth and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
• At least 1 year of clinical care experience; CNA or PCT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection of data for assessment (vital signs, weights, glucose, I&O).
• Assist with patient hygiene, nutrition and personal care needs.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Keep patient care areas clean and organized.
• Complete patient rounding per schedule to drive satisfaction and safety.
• Pursue career development opportunities and grow skills.
• Embrace teamwork and follow directions in performance of duties.

Skills

Clinical care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

As a Patient Care Tech you’re on the front line of care. You’ve developed that sixth sense of anticipating and answering the needs of your patients. Your responsibilities may not always be easy, but you firmly believe that your growth starts where your comfort zone ends. You’re a healthcare warrior and you gather every ounce of kindness, respect and empathy at your patient’s bedside delivering care like you would want for yourself and your loved ones.

All the call lights, hand holds, medical needs, family questions, and even a proverbial ‘extra blanket” request, you’ve lost count, but you still bring your heart and soul to every single one like it’s your first. And that’s what we love about you.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this hands‑on, personal care nursing role.

Your Everyday

• Assist in collection of data used for assessment of patients’ conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc.

• Assist with the patient hygiene, nutrition and personal care needs and patient-related tasks.

• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.

• Maintain a clean environment in patient care area.

• Complete patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.

• Enhance knowledge and seek opportunities for career development.

• Embrace teamwork and direction in performance of duties.

The Must-Haves

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, appropriate work experience.

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

• 1 year of Clinical Care experience; CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one‑of‑a‑kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one‑size‑fits‑all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.