Patient Care Technician PRN Nights

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Alabama is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff with delegated tasks, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe patient environment.

The role emphasizes effective communication within the care team, adherence to PPE and safety protocols, and participation in ongoing quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire required (per the Licenses and Certifications section)
• CPCT or CNA preferred to support nursing staff and patient care tasks

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a clean, safe environment
• Collects and records patient data including vital signs and intake/output
• Supports meals, personal care, and mobility assistance for patients
• Assists with positioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids
• Performs urine/stool collection and finger-stick glucose monitoring
• Communicates patient information to the care team and follows instructions
• Maintains infection control practices and proper PPE usage
• Participates in performance improvement and risk management activities
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies

Skills

Basic patient care

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.