Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs & Mobility Support

Woodland-Heights-Medical-Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodland-Heights-Medical-Center in Texas is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff with daily living activities, data collection, and safe patient care. Under RN/LPN supervision, the PCT delivers basic services, monitors vitals, assists with meals, mobility, and personal care while maintaining infection control standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and adherence to safety protocols, with certification requirements including BCLS within 90 days and

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delivering care and basic patient services; maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Collect and record patient data: vital signs, height/weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, calories.
• Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, grooming, linen changes, and personal care.
• Assist with positioning, ambulation, and mobility aids (walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs).
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring; document results.
• Communicate patient information clearly to the care team; adapt to changes; maintain professionalism.
• Maintain infection control and PPE protocols; ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participate in performance improvement, risk management, and compliance with safety goals.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Mobility assistance

Infection control

PPE usage

Education

Nursing program enrollment

CNA certification or CPCT preferred

Job description

The Woodland-Heights-Medical-Center in Texas is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff with daily living activities, data collection, and safe patient care. Under RN/LPN supervision, the PCT delivers basic services, monitors vitals, assists with meals, mobility, and personal care while maintaining infection control standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and adherence to safety protocols, with certification requirements including BCLS within 90 days and