Trauma/Surgery PCT - Day Shift

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Patient Care Technician for Adult Acute Care in Trauma/Surgery on 3 North. You will work under a registered nurse to provide direct patient care, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and support procedures.

This day shift role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, safety, and teamwork. Requires HS diploma or GED and relevant patient care experience or credentialing, with BLS/CPR; on-site

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED with healthcare-related experience or credentialing.
• Two years direct patient care in a hospital setting or approved nursing aide/nurse externship.
• CPR/BLS certification required post-hire within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility).
• Measure, record, and report vital signs and condition changes.
• Perform basic patient care procedures per policy and competency.
• Collect and transport specimens as needed.
• Assist with patient transport for tests and transfers.
• Support clinical staff with procedures and patient care activities.
• Perform point-of-care testing and other technical duties as assigned.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient care

Emergency response

Medical terminology

Computers/record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

HS diploma or GED

Two years direct patient care in hospital

Nursing Aide training program (MS DOH approved)

CNA certification (MS DOH)

UMMC Student Nurse Externship or PCT training program

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Patient Care Technician for Adult Acute Care in Trauma/Surgery on 3 North. You will work under a registered nurse to provide direct patient care, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and support procedures.

This day shift role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, safety, and teamwork. Requires HS diploma or GED and relevant patient care experience or credentialing, with BLS/CPR; on-site