Patient Care Technician — Vital Signs & Direct Patient Support

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support basic patient care under nursing supervision. You will help with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures as needed within a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork with nursing staff, and adherence to competency expectations. BLS certification is required, and a 12-hour day shift is offered on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Answering patient calls and helping patients with eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Feeding patients, measuring and recording their food and liquid intake.
• Monitoring and documenting patients' temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs and reporting changes to nurses or doctors.
• Assisting nurses or doctors with medical procedures and dressing wounds.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support basic patient care under nursing supervision. You will help with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures as needed within a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork with nursing staff, and adherence to competency expectations. BLS certification is required, and a 12-hour day shift is offered on a full-time basis.