Patient Care Technician - NeuroSpine - Full time days

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Health Systems seeks a Patient Care Technician to join the NeuroSpine unit in Fort Wayne, IN. This full-time day shift role supports nurses by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient comfort, and maintaining safe, organized care environments.

Responsibilities include recording vitals, assisting with meals and mobility, and communicating patient needs to the care team while upholding infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Assist nurses with patient care tasks and ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Maintain accurate records of vital signs and input/output and report to RN/LPN.
• Support patients with meals, hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Assist with positioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids.
• Maintain infection control and safety protocols in all activities.

Connaissances

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Communication

Formation

High School Diploma

Outils

PPE Knowledge

Medical Equipment Use

Description du poste

Patient Care Technician - NeuroSpine - Full time days

Fort Wayne, IN, United States

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 166629
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/06/2026, 09:00 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804, US