Patient Care Technician (PCT) Respiratory Med-Surg

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

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About The Position

Highpoint Health-Sumner is seeking a Patient Care Technician for its Respiratory Med-Surg team. The role supports the facility’s mission to make communities healthier by providing direct patient care and assisting patients with daily activities. Highpoint Health-Sumner is a 167-bed healthcare facility serving Middle Tennessee and is part of Lifepoint Health.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; candidates with a State of Tennessee CNA license may be considered without a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• State of Tennessee CNA license preferred.
• One year of certified nurse technician or EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide or assist with providing direct patient care.
• Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
• Report changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggest modifications to treatment plans.
• Assist with point-of-care testing and EKGs as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED