Patient Care Technician General Surgery

Ascension•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Patient Care Technician in the General Surgery department at Saint Thomas Midtown facility in Nashville, TN. The position is full-time with a night shift schedule. The technician will be responsible for obtaining and recording vital signs, monitoring and documenting fluid intake and output, performing blood draws, and providing direct patient care including assisting with activities of daily living.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Aide preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains and records vital signs, accurately charting patient data and promptly reporting abnormal findings.
Monitors and documents fluid intake and output, supporting safe patient care and clinical decision-making.
Performs blood draws as trained, following proper phlebotomy techniques and safety protocols.
Provides direct patient care, including rounding with patients and assisting with activities of daily living to support comfort and mobility.