Patient Care Technician II, Med​/Surg Evenings

Job Title

Patient Care Technician I / Patient Care Technician II

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of patient care activities to assist members of the healthcare team in caring for patients. Responsibilities involve communication with nursing staff, direct patient care, and maintaining a safe environment.

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes in patients, such as skin condition, vital signs, and mental status.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment; utilizes interventions to de-escalate patients and, if necessary, participates in restraints in accordance with training.
• Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulation, meals, nourishment, and toileting.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
• Performs patient safety checks, utilizes fall prevention devices, and follows Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse oximetry) and measures patients’ weight and height.
• Performs EKGs, point-of-care tests, bladder scans, and collects, labels, and prepares specimens for laboratory transport.
• Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures, including positioning patients, providing emotional support, and cleaning equipment.
• Observes, measures, and records oral food and fluid intake; refills tube-feeding bags; empties and records outputs as directed.
• Performs ostomy care on established patients, as directed.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
• Requests assistance from identified resources when needed and keeps current with unit changes by reading communication boards and e‑mails.

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English clearly and concisely.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge.
• Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Demonstrated competency at the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I, or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English clearly and concisely.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gather information, build relationships, and provide exceptional service to patients.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities for routine situations.
• Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.

• Work indoors in a patient care environment.
• Requires hand dexterity, hearing, vision, and ability to take direction from patients or providers, adjust equipment, observe, and describe patient observations.
• Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds.
• Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you are unable to submit an application due to incompatible assistive technology or a disability, contact us at talent acquisition;

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