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 to support its Respiratory Med-Surg team. The role is full-time on the day shift. The technician helps provide direct patient care and supports patients with activities of daily living, while observing and documenting their behavior and activities. The technician reports changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff and may suggest modifications to treatment plans. The role also assists with point-of-care testing and EKGs as needed.

Highpoint Health-Sumner is part of Lifepoint Health and is a 167-bed healthcare facility serving Middle Tennessee. The organization describes its mission as making communities healthier and emphasizes employee well-being, patient care, and professional development.

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) 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

• 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.
• 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