Patient Care Technician FT Nights

Community Health Systems•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team. The PCT assists nursing staff with delegated basic patient care services and helps maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized environment. The role includes collecting and recording patient data, assisting with personal care and mobility, collecting samples, monitoring blood glucose, and communicating relevant findings to the nursing team. The PCT follows infection-control and safety protocols, participates in quality and safety activities, and may be assigned to maintain continuous visual observation of a patient.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in an acute care setting or current enrollment in a Nursing program is preferred.
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.
BCLS - Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist nursing staff in delivering care and performing delegated basic patient care services.
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, and report findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Assist patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination, 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 blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks; document and report results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
Follow infection-control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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 all policies and standards.