Patient Care Technician / PCT Med Surg

Ardent; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Day Shift PRN Patient Care Tech (PCT) to join the Hillcrest Hospital South team. The role supports RN staff with patient care tasks, vital signs, transportation, hygiene, and meal delivery, while providing friendly, patient-centered service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 14 days of hire, and 2 years of experience in acute or long-term care, or enrollment in nursing school.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• Two years of experience in acute or long-term care preferred; CNA/PCT certs or nursing school enrollment encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNA duties and clerical tasks under RN and unit manager guidance.
• Assist with vital signs, patient transport, meal delivery, hygiene, and patient inquiries.
• Receive patients at desk, escort to rooms, provide initial instructions, and assist with discharge logistics.
• Help stock and organize nursing stations, supplies, and chart retrieval as needed.

Skills

2 years acute/long-term care exp

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification by hire

CNA/PCT certification or in nursing school

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hillcrest Hospital South, a full-service 180-bed facility located in south Tulsa, offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services utilizing cutting-edge technology in a welcoming community environment. As the only DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence (OCE) in Oklahoma, Hillcrest South stands out for its exceptional orthopedic care. The hospital's RN residency program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program and Pathway to Excellence, ensuring high-quality training for nurses.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

Responsibilities

• Perform CNA duties as well as clerical duties under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) and the unit manager
• Assist with patient care tasks such as obtaining vital signs, assists in transporting patients, pass meal trays, deliver hygiene care and answers inquiries within the scope of practice
• Assist nursing staff by receiving patients at the desk, taking the patient to appropriate room, gives initial instruction; assist in transporting discharged patients and answer inquiries within the scope of practice
• May act as the unit's receptionist, assign patient to room on board, alert nursing staff to patient arrival, pull and prepare chart; order and monitor utilization of selected supplies: office, nutritional supplements, forms and retrieval chart back; assist with stocking supplies that are needed in the unit as well as assist in keeping the nursing stations clean and organized

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in acute or long-term care
• Completion of approved CNA, PCT or paramedic certification or currently enrolled in nursing school