The Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Care includes meeting patients’ dependency needs, such as nutrition, hygiene, and safety, as well as supporting their physical and psychological comfort. The technician also provides care to patients’ significant others and performs duties in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Work is primarily performed in patient settings and involves extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members, and visitors. The role has occupational exposure to blood and potentially infectious body fluids, as defined as Level 1 under OSHA’s bloodborne-pathogen exposure classification.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED