Patient Care Technician / PCT Med Surg

Ardent Health Services; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for a day shift in Tulsa, OK. You will perform CNA duties under the guidance of an RN and unit manager, assisting with vital signs, patient transport, and basic care tasks.

Preferred candidates have CNA/PCT or paramedic certification and at least 2 years of experience in acute or long-term care, with proficiency in phlebotomy. Join a hospital environment focused on patient-centered care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred CNA/PCT or paramedic certification.
• Two years of experience in acute or long-term care.
• Phlebotomy proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNA duties under the direction of an RN and the unit manager.
• Assist with patient care tasks such as obtaining vital signs and transporting patients.
• Assist nursing staff by receiving patients, transporting to rooms, and chart prep.
• Help stock and organize supplies and support unit operations.

Skills

CNA duties

Vital signs

Patient transport

Clerical duties

Reception duties

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Patient Care Technician (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, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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:

• 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.

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:

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