PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

About Legent Health

At Legent Health , our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

• Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
• Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
• Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Patient Care Tech performs patient care activates within the limits of the position.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists other nursing personnel in patient care.
• Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reactions to licensed staff.
• Makes rounds with oncoming shift.
• Completes Audits, as assigned.
• Enter Charges, as needed.
• Completes errands as directed.
• Performs functions that may be delegated by the licensed professional nurse (when appropriate)
• Measures and applies TED hose and SCD stockings.
• Performs oral suctioning with a tonsil-tip suction device.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring at the bedside.
• Applies pulse oximeter probe and records readings.
• Assists with set up (not application) of wall or tank oxygen therapy.
• Empties colostomy or ileostomy bags.
• Utilizes orthopedic appliances to include but not limited to braces, CPM machine, crutches, and walkers.
• Exhibits compassionate care and service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and “must haves”.
• Facilitates patient movement through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains safe environment.
• Addresses patient population-specific needs.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate preferred.
• Current and active CPR certification
• Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure or stress.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Strong assessment, organizational and problem -solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
• Ability to function independently and exercise judgement in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families.
• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgement to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish priorities among the essential functions of the job and coordinate these functions with others.
• Demonstrates the ability to speak, read, and write the English language.

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.