Patient Care Technician (PCT) Wound Care

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Schedule : Full Time | Days Your experience matters Highpoint Health- Sumner is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. About us Highpoint Health- Sumner has been providing quality health care to Middle TN for 65 years. Since opening in 1959, we have grown from one facility with just 50 employees and 300 physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians. Today, we operate as a 167-bed healthcare facility and provide quality care in numerous areas of health care. How you'll contribute As a Patient Care Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . This includes: Assisting patients with performing activities of daily living Providing or assisting with providing direct patient care Observing and recording patient behavior and activities Reporting any changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggesting modifications to treatment plans Assisting with POC testing and EKGs as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• State of TN CNA license preferred, can be considered without high school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year certified nurse tech or EMT experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with performing activities of daily living
• Providing or assisting with providing direct patient care
• Observing and recording patient behavior and activities
• Reporting any changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggesting modifications to treatment plans
• Assisting with POC testing and EKGs as needed

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED