PCT - Acute Care

Job Category: NURSING

Requisition Number: PATIE
001376

• Posted:
  April 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Curry General Hospital
94220 4th St
Gold Beach, OR 97444, USA

The Patient Care Tech assists with the functions of the Nursing Unit to which they are assigned. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to CHN patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse. Scope is limited to their competency list and may vary slightly by unit.

• Provides basic nursing care to patients within the PCT scope as defined by competency, including actions that meet the patient's psychosocial, physical, and communication needs.
• Effectively communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses; maintains awareness of the needs of pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations.
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients; assists with patient transfers, activities of daily living, nutrition, measuring intake and output, collecting vital signs, point of care tests to the extent of competency; documents all care appropriately and accurately in the medical record; manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality; participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities; demonstrates Shared Values with all inter‑personal communication.
• Attends at least 80% of in‑service education programs and unit staff meetings; treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and support Curry Health Network's Mission, Vision and Shared Values.

• Service
  :
  We serve with compassion and understanding.
• Teamwork
  :
  We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.
• Integrity
  :
  We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

• At least 1 year experience as CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Valid Oregon Certification as CNA, EMT or MA required within 14 months of hire.

• Compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Attention to detail; observing and accurately reporting the patient's issues and findings to the responsible RN.
• Skill and ability to provide care to the extent defined by PCT competency.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strength and stamina to lift clients and provide necessary care.
• Documentation skills to accurately and appropriately capture observations noted and treatment provided.

Physical demands:

• None of the time:
  Taste or Smell.
• Up to 1/3 of the time:
  Sit, Push/Pull, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl.
• 1/3 to 1/2 of the time:
  Walk and Reach with Hands & Arms.
• Up 2/3 of the time and more:
  Stand, Talk or Hear, Use Hands.

Weight requirements:

• None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds.
• Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds.
• 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement.
• Up 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement.

Vision:
Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental conditions:

• None of the time:
  Extreme heat/cold;
  Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather.
• Up to 1/3 of the time:
  Toxic or caustic chemicals;
  Risk of electrical shock;
  Risk of radiation.
• 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement.

Typical noise level: very quiet to moderate noise. Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions. Repetitive motion actions:

• 1–2 hours per day: foot control.
• 3–4 hours per day: grasping, firm/heavy.
• 5–6 hours per day: grasping, simple/light.
• 7+ hours per day: hands.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.

• BLS
• CPCT
• FIT Test

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