Patient Care Technician (PCT) - 2A Observation

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

PTO

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Mentorship

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for our 2A Observation unit at Edgewood Hospital.

This full-time role offers 36 hours weekly with a 7PM–7AM shift, on-site in Edgewood, KY, and opportunities to develop clinical skills under RN supervision. You will provide direct and indirect patient care, support patient safety and environmental needs, and help with basic tasks while documenting patient status for the care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to take and record vital signs and observe patients.
• Basic computer skills for charting and documentation.
• Experience in customer service is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Support patient safety and environmental needs on the unit.
• Assist with routine tasks and measurements, including vitals.
• Document observations and communicate changes to the care team.

Skills

Vital signs

Body mechanics

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High school Diploma / GED

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

36

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for our 2A Observation unit located within the Edgewood Hospital.

Patient Care Technician (PCT), 2A Observation unit

Shift/Hours: Full Time - 7P-7A/36 hours weekly

Job Description:

The best career starts here.

Join our Patient Care Technician (PCT) team and find out what it means to be “Right Here.”

Starting your PCT career at St. Elizabeth means you’ll enjoy the culture, compensation, and benefits you want, while receiving the support you need to advance your career. You’ll get on-the-job training, paid time for classroom and clinical orientation, and individualized clinical orientation with a preceptor based upon experience.

With five Magnet-recognized facilities and a tradition of excellence unmatched in our region, St. Elizabeth is a place where PCTs can flourish, and where their commitment to patients is mirrored by our administration’s commitment to them. Come see why we continue to be one of the most highly awarded health systems in our region.

The Patient Care Technician will provide direct and indirect patient care to support a unit or facility as directed by a Registered Nurse (RN).Support responsibilities may include facilitation of patient safety and environmental support activities.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• High school Diploma / GED

Specialized Knowledge:

• Ability to perform such tasks as vital signs
• Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics
• General computer skills and applications

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Customer service experience

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.

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