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Description
Patient Care Technician - OR - Full time evenings
Lutheran Health Network - Fort Wayne, IN
Job Title: Patient Care Technician - OR - Full time evenings
Position: PCT
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City: Fort Wayne
State: IN
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Job Responsibilities
- Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services.
- Ensures 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.
- Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results.
- Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism.
- Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.
- May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.
Preferred Skills
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred.
Requirements
Experience: 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred.
Education:
License & Certification:
- BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required.
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred.
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
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Supplemental Pay
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Special Notes
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Facility Details
Name: Lutheran Health Network
Description: Not Specified
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Mission: Not Specified
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
10/01/2025
Posted:
07/01/2025
