Patient Care Technician; PCT​/Nursing Assistant

Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Nursing Assistant

Schedule:

Part Time

Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.00 / Hourly

Shift: Day/Eve shift

Hours:

7a-7:30p

About this role

Patient Care Technician (PCT)Join our healthcare team as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and play an important role in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. In this role, you will work closely with Registered Nurses and clinical staff to support patients and help maintain a safe, supportive care environment. Reporting to the Nurse Manager , the Patient Care Technician assists licensed nursing personnel in providing direct patient care in accordance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and regulatory guidelines .

This position is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in nursing, healthcare, or clinical patient care .
Key Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
• Accept patient care assignments from the Charge RN or designee

• Immediately report changes in patient condition to the primary RN

• Obtain, document, and report vital signs , rechecking as needed

• Measure and document patient intake and output

• Perform capillary blood glucose testing and report abnormal results

• Perform ECGs as directed

• Apply monitoring equipment including NIBP, ECG electrodes, pulse oximetry, and end-tidal CO monitoring
Patient Support & Unit Assistance
• Assist with patient transport and transfers throughout the hospital

• Respond to patient call lights and family requests in a timely manner

• Support activities of daily living (ADLs) under nursing supervision

• Help maintain a safe, clean, and supportive patient care environment

• Perform unit-related tasks assigned by the Nurse Manager or designee Patient Safety & Observation
• Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to ensure safety

• Verbally redirect patients engaging in at-risk behaviors

• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and rights
Virtual Safety Attendant / Telesitter Program When assigned, the Patient Care Technician may function as a Virtual Safety Attendant supporting the hospital's Telesitter patient monitoring program .

Responsibilities include:

• Continuous visual observation of patients using Ava Sure® monitoring technology

• Using two-way audio communication to redirect patients when necessary

• Promptly notifying clinical staff if patient assistance is required

• Monitoring the environment and reporting potential safety hazards

• Collaborating with bedside nursing staff during shift handoffs

• Setting up and maintaining telesitter monitoring equipment

• Educating patients and families about the telesitter safety program
Professional Development
• Participate in unit projects and patient care improvement initiatives

• Attend in-service trainings and educational programs
Minimum Qualifications
Education •
High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Must be currently enrolled in a professional or practical nursing program
Experience •
Acute care or hospital experience preferred
Licensure & Certification •
BLS Certification - Healthcare Provider required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Ability to accurately take and document vital signs

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent customer service and patient care skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

• Strong computer and documentation skills

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance)

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Why Join Our Team Working as a Patient Care Technician provides valuable hands-on experience while making a meaningful difference in patient care. You will work alongside experienced nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment focused on patient safety, teamwork, and quality care . If you are pursuing a career in nursing, patient care, or healthcare , we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

Employment Type:

Full Time
Salary: $19 - $25 Hourly