Patient Care Technician - FT 7p-7a

Community Health Systems•Poplar Bluff, MO

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in accordance with the PCT’s training and department needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the PCT assists with activities of daily living, helps maintain a safe and organized care environment, and supports effective communication among the healthcare team. The position is full-time, with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. schedule. The PCT collects and records patient information, assists with personal care and mobility, collects specimens, and performs blood glucose monitoring. The role also involves following infection-control and safety procedures, communicating observations to nursing staff, and potentially maintaining continuous visual observation of a patient until relieved by appropriate personnel.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
Commitment to patient confidentiality and adherence to safety protocols.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
0–2 years of experience in an acute care setting or current enrollment in a Nursing program is preferred.

Nice To Haves

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification preferred.
CPCT (Certified Patient Care Technician) certification preferred.
Experience in an acute care setting or current enrollment in a Nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
Collect and record vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake and output, and calorie counts; report findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Assist patients with meals and feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination, and urinary catheter care.
Assist patients with positioning, repositioning, dangling, and ambulating, including use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
Collect urine and stool samples and perform finger-stick blood glucose monitoring; document and report results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Communicate patient information effectively to the care team and maintain professionalism in interactions.
Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment and follow infection-control and safety protocols, including appropriate PPE use.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and risk management reporting, and comply with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
Maintain continuous visual observation of a patient when required, remaining with the patient until relieved by appropriate personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.