Patient Care Technician – Team-Focused Patient Support

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role supports activities of daily living, monitors vitals, and assists with mobility and hygiene to maintain a safe care environment.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team, document findings, and adhere to infection control and safety protocols. 0–2 years acute care experience or nursing program enrollment preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred.
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains infection control and safety protocols, including PPE usage and teamwork communication.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and risk management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role supports activities of daily living, monitors vitals, and assists with mobility and hygiene to maintain a safe care environment.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team, document findings, and adhere to infection control and safety protocols. 0–2 years acute care experience or nursing program enrollment preferred.