Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works on a 47-bed Medical/Surgical unit specializing in orthopedic and post-surgical care. The unit is a fast-paced, high-volume environment serving orthopedic, surgical, and elderly patients, including patients who need hands-on assistance with activities of daily living. The facility is scheduled to transition to a Level 1 Trauma Center beginning in September, expanding the acuity and complexity of patients served. Technicians typically assist 8–12 patients at a time and may manage frequent admissions and discharges, totaling up to 18 in a day. This full-time position works three 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Self-scheduling is offered for shifts and weekend coverage; workdays may vary, with no set or fixed days. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend, evening, and night shift differentials are offered where applicable. The technician provides patient-related care under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver. Duties include personal care and activities of daily living, vital signs and monitoring, intake and output, ambulation, and implementing selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse. The technician observes and reports changes in patient condition to a licensed caregiver, documents care accurately, and responds to or directs questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing, or qualification as a Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), or six months of healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Previous experience working in a hospital, acute rehabilitation facility, or skilled nursing facility.
- Strong organization and adaptability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a busy environment.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care services in collaboration with and under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver.
- Assist with personal care and activities of daily living, including bed baths, toileting, bed changes, and care for independent and total-care patients.
- Take post-operative vital signs and monitor patients.
- Measure intake and output and assist patients with ambulation.
- Implement selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse.
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to a licensed caregiver.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation about care delivered.
- Address or direct questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members.
- Manage patient care for a typical assignment of 8–12 patients and frequent admissions and discharges.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Self-scheduling for shifts and weekend coverage.
- Weekend shift differentials.
- Evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
