Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Observation

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Observation unit at Florence Hospital. The role is part‑time, 24 hours per week, with a 7A‑7P schedule, and supports the unit with direct and indirect patient care under a registered nurse.

You will receive on‑the‑job training and orientation, working in a Magnet-recognised system focused on patient safety, teamwork, and continuous growth within our health system.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform vital signs and basic patient care tasks.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and safe patient handling.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Support patient safety and environmental hygiene on the unit.
• Participate in orientation and precepted clinical training.
• Contribute to quality care in the Observation unit at Florence Hospital.

Skills

Vital signs

Body mechanics

General computer skills

Customer service

Education

High school Diploma / GED

Job description

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

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

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 for our Observation unit located within the Florence Hospital.

Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 24 Part‑Time – 24 hours/week, 7A‑7P

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‑job training, paid time for classroom and clinical orientation, and individualized clinical orientation with a preceptor based upon experience. With five Magnet‑recognised 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.

Right Career. Right Here.

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.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi‑specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting‑edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.