Patient Care Technician I

UK St. Claire•Morehead, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing direct, compassionate, and patient-centered care by performing delegated clinical and nonclinical tasks under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. The technician assists with vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, activities of daily living, patient mobility, and procedure preparation. The role helps ensure a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment by following organizational policies, infection-control practices, and safety protocols. The technician collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support patient comfort, satisfaction, and optimal outcomes; maintains accurate records; assists with patient transport; and participates in psychiatric rehabilitation and group activities as needed. This position is in the 3rd North department at 222 Medical Circle in Morehead, Kentucky, and is listed for the day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 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.
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.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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, pain assessments, and 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.