Job Description

Duration: Contract Assignment

Schedule: On-site | Shift varies (Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends)

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff in delivering safe and efficient patient care during a temporary contract assignment. The PCT assists with daily patient needs, monitors patient status, and helps maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and ambulation
• Obtain and record vital signs (BP, pulse, respirations, temperature, SpO₂, intake/output, weight)
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and report abnormal results
• Assist with patient transfers, turning, and positioning using proper body mechanics
• Implement fall precautions and safety measures
• Respond to call lights and patient requests promptly

Clinical Support

• Perform EKGs and collect non-blood specimens
• Assist nurses with bedside procedures and treatments
• Prepare and stock patient rooms and supplies
• Transport patients to diagnostic testing or procedures
• Clean and disinfect equipment according to infection control standards

Documentation & Communication

• Document patient observations in EMR accurately
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately
• Participate in shift handoff communication
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• PCT certification or CNA certification
• Minimum 1–2 years of patient care experience
• Current BLS (AHA) certification
• Ability to safely assist and move patients (up to 50 lbs with assistance)
• Basic computer and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital or acute care experience
• Phlebotomy or EKG experience
• Familiarity with telemetry or med-surg units

Core Competencies

• Compassionate patient care
• Reliability and punctuality
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
• Team collaboration

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, and home insurance, and employee discounts.

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