Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Nursing Assistant

Job description

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 CO₂ 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 AvaSure® 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.