Patient Care Technician (PCT) Wound Care

Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Schedule : Full Time | Days
Your experience matters
Highpoint Health- Sumner is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
About us
Highpoint Health- Sumner has been providing quality health care to Middle TN for 65 years. Since opening in 1959, we have grown from one facility with just 50 employees and 7 physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians. Today, we operate as a 167-bed healthcare facility and provide quality care in numerous areas of health care.
How you'll contribute
As a Patient Care Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . This includes:
• Assisting patients with performing activities of daily living
• Providing or assisting with providing direct patient care
• Observing and recording patient behavior and activities
• Reporting any changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggesting modifications to treatment plans
• Assisting with POC testing and EKGs as needed

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• State of TN CNA license preferred, can be considered without high school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire
• 1 year certified nurse tech or EMT experience preferred

Why Join Us?
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

To see our full benefits and how WE invest in YOU, use the link below:
Total Rewards | Lifepoint Health Careers
More About Our Wound Care Team
Our Wound Care team is dedicated to providing specialized, patient-centered care focused on the assessment, treatment, and healing of acute and chronic wounds. Our nurses, providers, and multidisciplinary care team work collaboratively to develop individualized treatment plans, utilizing advanced wound care techniques and evidence-based practices to promote healing and improve quality of life for our patients.
At Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, we foster a culture of compassion, clinical excellence, and continuous learning. Every team member plays a vital role in helping patients achieve optimal outcomes while providing education and support throughout the healing process. Joining our Wound Care team means becoming part of a supportive healthcare environment committed to delivering exceptional care and serving the Gallatin and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities close to home.
EEOC Statement
Highpoint Health- Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.