Patient Care Technician - UMMC Grenada

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Duties include monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, helping with daily living activities, transporting patients, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma/GED plus two years direct patient care in a hospital, CMA/CNA training, or UMMC externship; BLS required post-hire; strong communication and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with additional patient care training or experience.
• Direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is required or CNA/Nursing Aide training.
• BLS/CPR certification required post-hire within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Measure and report vital signs to the nurse.
• Transport patients and specimens as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records.

Skills

Vital signs

Communication

Patient care

Emergency response

Medical terminology

Data entry

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

2 years direct patient care experience in hospital

Nursing Aide clinical training program

CNA certification

UMMC Student Nurse Externship or PCT training

Tools

Electronic health records software

PCs and related software

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Organization: GH - 2East - Acute Care Location/s: UMMC-Grenada Job Title: Patient Care Technician - UMMC Grenada

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, performing clinical, technical, and supportive tasks within their scope of practice. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, providing hygiene and comfort measures, transporting patients, and maintaining equipment and supplies. The PCT ensures patient rights are respected while delivering safe, compassionate care to a diverse patient population.

Education & Experience

Required: High school diploma/GED and one of the below:

• Two (2) years’ direct patient care work experience in a hospital setting
• Completion of Nursing Aide clinical training program approved by MS Department of Health
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) with MS Department of Health
• Completion of UMMC Student Nurse Externship or Patient Care Technician training program

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required

Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or Heartsaver (CPR) from the American Heart Association post-hire within three (3) months.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide patient care and services.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accurate electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Measure, record, and report vital signs and changes in patient condition to the nurse or healthcare team.
• Perform basic patient care procedures and treatments in accordance with established policies, procedures, and validated competencies.
• Collect and transport specimens as needed.
• Assist with patient transport for tests, procedures, and transfers within the facility.
• Support clinical staff with procedures, treatments, and patient care activities.
• Perform point-of-care testing and other technical duties as assigned, based on competency and unit needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in electronic health records.
• Respond to call lights and communicate patient needs to appropriate team members.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including room setup, equipment cleanup, and adherence to infection control practices.
• Assist with unit operations, including stocking supplies, managing inventory, and supporting clerical functions as needed.
• Serve as a resource or preceptor to new staff as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Work Hours and Compensation

• Time Type: Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
• Pay Class: Hourly
• FTE %: 100

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded:

Job Posting and Closing Dates

Job Posting Date: 08/20/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care. We foster environments that support respect, compassion and belonging for all faculty, staff and students as well as patients and visitors. Our employment, academic, research and clinical care practices reflect these commitments.

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