Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medical Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Beckley, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Raleigh General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient care on its Medical-Surgical team. The role contributes to the hospital’s mission of making communities healthier and works alongside nursing and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, safe care. The position is full time, with three 12-hour day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The technician performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, assists patients with activities of daily living, observes and reports changes in patients’ condition, and helps maintain safe, clean, and well-stocked patient areas. The role also supports department operations, documents care according to unit standards, and participates in performance improvement and required education.

Raleigh General Hospital is a 300-bed acute care hospital in Beckley, West Virginia, serving communities across southern West Virginia. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network.

Requirements

• High school degree preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school degree.
• Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake and output recording.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, and ambulation.
• Observe and promptly report abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
• Manage the tech desk and support nursing and physician staff and overall department throughput.
• Document care and activities according to unit standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education.

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