Patient Care Technician (PCT) Respiratory Med-Surg

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works on the Respiratory Med-Surg unit at Highpoint Health-Sumner on a full-time day schedule. The role supports direct patient care and helps carry out Lifepoint Health’s mission of making communities healthier.

The technician assists patients with activities of daily living, provides or assists with direct care, and observes and records patient behavior and activities. They report changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff and may suggest modifications to treatment plans. The role also assists with point-of-care testing and EKGs as needed.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A Tennessee CNA license is preferred; candidates with that license may be considered without a high school diploma or equivalent. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire, and one year of certified nurse technician or EMT experience is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• State of Tennessee CNA license; candidates with this license may be considered without a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of certified nurse technician or EMT experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with performing 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

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage 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 package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free 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