Patient Care Technician - Full Time - Days

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Statesboro, GA

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks aligned with the PCT’s training and department needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or LVN at Texas facilities, the PCT supports patient care, assists with activities of daily living, maintains a safe and organized care environment, and communicates effectively with the healthcare team.

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 maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of experience in an acute care setting or current enrollment in a Nursing program.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification.

Responsibilities

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