PICU Patient Care Tech - Compassionate Support (FT)

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center's Children\'s of Mississippi - PICU is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will monitor vital signs, assist with procedures, support hygiene and comfort, and help transport patients in a fast-paced pediatric ICU.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of direct patient care experience or CNA/Nursing Aide training. This is a full-time role with rotating shifts in Jackson.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Two years of direct patient care in a hospital setting required.
• Nursing Aide/CNA training or MS Dept of Health approved CNA.
• Completion of UMMC student nurse externship or PCT training program.

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.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Patient care

Calm under pressure

Medical terminology

Data entry / EHR

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years direct patient care experience

Nursing Aide program or CNA certification

MS Dept of Health CNA training

UMMC externship or PCT training program

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center's Children\'s of Mississippi - PICU is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will monitor vital signs, assist with procedures, support hygiene and comfort, and help transport patients in a fast-paced pediatric ICU.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of direct patient care experience or CNA/Nursing Aide training. This is a full-time role with rotating shifts in Jackson.