Patient Care Technician Nights Full Time

DeTar Healthcare System; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DeTar Healthcare System in Victoria, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician for night shifts. The role supports RN/LPN staff, helps with activities of daily living, and ensures patient safety. You will monitor vital signs, assist with meals, hygiene, mobility, and infection control while maintaining confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and CNA/CPCT options are preferred; 0–2 years in acute care or nursing program enrollment is favored.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a safe, organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs and intake/output.
• Assists with meals, bathing, grooming, and mobility tasks.
• Positions patients and uses mobility aids as needed.
• Collects specimens and monitors glucose; reports results to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates effectively with the care team and adheres to policies.
• Maintains infection control and uses PPE appropriately.
• Participates in performance improvement and risk management activities.
• May provide continuous observation of patients and performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with all policies.

Skills

Basic patient care knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety and infection control

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Patient Care Technician Nights Full Time

Victoria, TX, 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
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 166967
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/09/2026, 03:20 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night