Patient Care Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 0–2 years of experience in an acute care setting or current enrollment in a Nursing program.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification.
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care services and maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, and report findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and use of mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks; document and report results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, following infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and risk management reporting, and comply with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• Maintain continuous visual observation of a patient when required, remaining with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.