Patient Care Technician - Step Down- Days PT

Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Patient Care Technician to join their team in Clarksville. The PCT will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, supporting nursing staff in various tasks such as data collection and basic daily living assistance. The role offers part-time hours and requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care and ensuring a safe environment.
• Collects and records patient data, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Maintains a clean environment for patients, adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Basic Patient Care

Education

Currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred

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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.

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.
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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