Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Patient Care Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Oct 30

Full-timeFoley, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The preferred experience is 0–2 years in an acute care setting, or current enrollment in a Nursing program.
Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment is required.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are required.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required.
The ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team is required.
A commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols is required.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient-care services, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, and report findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks; document and report results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism in interactions.
Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, following infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and risk management reporting, and comply with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
Maintain continuous visual observation of the patient when required and remain with them unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Current enrollment in a Nursing program is preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification is preferred.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Essential Functions

Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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