Patient Care Tech

Patient Care Technician

Join our dedicated team and make a difference in patient care! As a Patient Care Technician under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you'll provide essential, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients. This role is focused on assisting nurses and respiratory therapists with complex patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety for patients and their families.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, provides basic nursing care to patients. Assists professional nurses and respiratory therapists with complex patient care up to the validated level of training. Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients, assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, turning, ambulation, feeding, and post-mortem care.
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and conduct bedside tests (e.g., blood glucose) with prompt reporting in Meditech.
• Maintain patient safety, including adhering to isolation and protective equipment protocols.
• Support respiratory care by adjusting tracheostomy masks, ventilator tubing, and other essential respiratory equipment.
• Foster a safe and supportive environment by responding to call lights, supporting patient orientation, and assisting with admissions and discharges.
• Engage in team meetings, continuing education, and committees, meeting annual clinical and performance requirements.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) and competency testing.
• Demonstrated completion of PCT competencies.
• CPR certification required
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and push heavy equipment for extended periods.

Why Join Us?

• Exemplify our core values of Respect, Excellence, Appreciation, Concern, and Honor in every interaction.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for positions under 0.9 FTE).
• Comprehensive training, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Apply now and become part of a team committed to excellence in patient care!