Patient Care Technician - PCT - Full time days

Socket.dev; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe clinical environment, and effective team communication.

Preferred qualifications include 0–2 years of acute care experience or active nursing studies; BCLS within 90 days of hire; CNA or CPCT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of acute care experience or nursing student preferred.
• BCLS within 90 days of hire required.
• CNA or CPCT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care and maintain a safe environment.
• Record patient data such as vital signs and intake/output; report to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support meals, bathing, grooming, and elimination assistance.
• Aid mobility and positioning using walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring; document results.
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team and maintain professionalism.
• Adhere to infection control and PPE protocols; maintain a clean environment.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and risk management.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Basic patient care

Organization multitasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality and safety

Education

Nursing student enrollment

CNA certification

CPCT certification

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