Patient Care Technician Med Surg

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a vital member of the collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and creating a safe, welcoming environment for patients. The PCT assists with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, helps RNs monitor patient conditions and carry out care plans, and contributes to restoring comfort and dignity for every patient.

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
No experience required.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support care and recovery.
Provide non-medicated care, including dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
Keep patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency.
Manage supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
Communicate kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.
Support Registered Nurses in monitoring patient conditions and carrying out care plans.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.