Patient Care Technician I

UK St. Claire•St. Petersburg, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing direct, compassionate, patient-centered care by performing delegated clinical and nonclinical tasks under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. The Patient Care Technician assists with vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, activities of daily living, patient mobility, and preparation for procedures. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment by following organizational policies, infection control practices, and safety protocols. It involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient comfort, satisfaction, and optimal outcomes; maintaining accurate records; assisting with patient transport; and participating in psychiatric rehabilitation and group activities as needed. This full-time position is in the 3rd North department at 301 E Main St, Lexington, Kentucky, and is listed for the day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a relevant area.
0–1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a 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.
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 proper equipment function and storage.
Demonstrate service excellence, professionalism, and teamwork with patients, families, and staff, and model behavioral expectations.
Comply with 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 all care and activities accurately and thoroughly in the medical record according to policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.