Patient Care Technician FT Nights

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks consistent with the PCT's training and departmental 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 communicating 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 patient confidentiality and adherence to safety protocols.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required 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 in delivering care and performing delegated basic patient care services, while helping maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
Collect and document patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/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.
Help patients with positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
Collect urine and stool samples; 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 remain professional 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.
Comply with all policies and standards.