Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Paducah, KY is hiring a Patient Care Technician to deliver essential patient care and support under the guidance of healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include assisting with basic needs, monitoring health, and ensuring patient comfort. Successful candidates will have strong problem-solving and communication skills, with preferred experience in clinical settings. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care, physician’s office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility preferred.
• Successful completion of nursing aide training program or related qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including vital sign measurement, personal care, and mobility assistance.
• Acts as a liaison between patient and nurse.
• Documents patient care accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

Job description

Mercy Health

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

About Us

As a faith‑based and patient‑focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. As part of our team, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs, and assisting patients with basic needs such as feeding and grooming.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit‑based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides high‑level customer service to all patients, patient’s family, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Participates in hand‑off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
• Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patient’s interests and hobbies.

Education

None

Licensure/Certification

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Must have completed one of the following: (required)
• Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR
• Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurses Aide state testing, or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting.

Experience

>Recent experience in acute care, physician’s office, home health/hospice, or long‑term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred, not required).

Skills & Abilities

• Possesses problem‑solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engages with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].