Patient Care Technician I

UK St. Claire•Morehead, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician I provides direct, compassionate, patient-centered care by performing delegated clinical and nonclinical tasks under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. The role supports patient comfort, satisfaction, and outcomes in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Duties include assisting with vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, activities of daily living, mobility, and procedure preparation, as well as maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. The technician follows organizational policies, infection-control practices, safety protocols, and privacy requirements; maintains accurate records; assists with patient transportation; and participates in psychiatric rehabilitation and group activities as needed. The position is in the 3rd Central department in Morehead, Kentucky, and is full-time on the day shift. It requires a high school diploma or equivalent and vocational or technical training in a relevant area, 0–1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical, or relevant setting, and the listed certifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated, and volunteer work or internships for academic credit do not count.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or technical training in a relevant area.
0–1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or relevant area.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI).
State Registered Nurse Aid (SRNA) certification in the applicable state.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regular lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist the patient care team with routine patient care, comfort, hygiene, mobility, and delegated non-nursing tasks under supervision.
Perform admission, transfer, discharge, and transportation activities, and accompany patients to appointments or visitations as needed.
Monitor and document patient status, including vital signs, intake and output, and pain assessments; complete required checks and observations.
Communicate pertinent patient information to the healthcare team and participate in patient hand-offs using established protocols.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, and ensuring equipment functions properly and is stored appropriately.
Demonstrate service excellence, professionalism, and teamwork with patients, families, and staff, and model behavioral expectations.
Follow patient privacy, confidentiality, infection-control, and regulatory requirements within the scope of practice.
Participate in professional development, complete required competencies, attend meetings, and maintain certifications as required.
Document care and activities accurately and thoroughly in the medical record according to policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with phlebotomy, activities of daily living, and preparation for procedures.
Participate in psychiatric rehabilitation and group activities as needed.