Patient Care Technician Nights Full Time
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 department 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; collects and records patient data; supports patients with meals, hygiene, grooming, mobility, and elimination; collects specimens; and performs blood glucose monitoring. The role includes communicating findings to the nursing team, following infection-control and safety protocols, participating in quality and risk-management activities, and maintaining reliable attendance. The PCT may be required to provide continuous visual observation of a patient and remain with them until relieved by appropriate personnel.
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 maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering 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 by performing delegated basic patient-care services and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
- Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake and output, and calorie counts, and 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.
- Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, and ambulation, using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
- Collect urine and stool samples and perform finger-stick blood glucose monitoring; document and report results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
- Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism in interactions.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment and 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 them until relieved by appropriate personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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