Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works in the Medical/Surgical Unit at Four Peaks Medical Center, a 47-bed unit specializing in orthopedic and post-surgical care. The unit serves orthopedic, surgical, and elderly patients, including people who need hands-on assistance with activities of daily living. It operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is expected to transition to a Level 1 Trauma Center in September. Technicians typically assist 8–12 patients at a time and manage frequent admissions and discharges, which may total up to 18 in a day. The position provides patient-related care under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver. Care may include personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs and post-operative monitoring, intake and output, ambulation, and carrying out selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse. The technician observes and reports changes in patient condition, documents care accurately, and addresses or directs questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members. This is a full-time night-shift position with three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Self-scheduling is offered, but scheduled workdays may vary and weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend, evening, and night shift differentials are offered where applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing, or qualification as a Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), or six months of experience in a healthcare setting within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong organization, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
- Ability to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) license.
- Previous experience in a hospital, acute rehabilitation facility, or skilled nursing facility.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver.
- Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bed baths, toileting, and bed changes.
- Obtain vital signs and monitor patients, including post-operative patients.
- Measure and document intake and output.
- Assist patients with ambulation and other directed interventions.
- Implement selected portions of the patient care plan as directed under a nurse’s supervision.
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to a licensed caregiver.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered.
- Address or direct questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials are offered.
- Evening and night shift differentials are offered where applicable.
- Self-scheduling for shifts and weekend coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
