Commonwealth Health·Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
The Patient Care Technician delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated nursing functions and activities of daily living under the supervision of a registered nurse. They also assist in maintaining a safe, clean environment and support the clinical team with patient mobility and data collection.
JOB LOCATION - Wilkes-Barre General Hospital / OR JOB SHIFT - Full Time Days (8 am - 4:30 pm) POSITION PURPOSE The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated patient care services in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department within the Acute Care Setting. The PCT works under the clinical direction of the registered nurse (RN). POSITION
● Preferred Education: High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent ● Required Experience: None ● Preferred Experience: 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in Nursing Program ● Preferred Experience: Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech. ● Required Certification: Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of start date.
● The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). ● The PCT delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. ● Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the shift, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information within their competency. ● Assists with patient activities of daily living: meals, bathing, oral care, grooming and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed. ● The PCT will assist with patient mobility: positioning, repositioning, dangling, and ambulating patients including assisting with the use of walkers, crutches, canes and wheelchairs. ● Obtaining the collection of specimens ● Cross-train to unit clerk ● Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including hourly/safety rounding, use of AIDET- Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank you ● The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of starting. Previous experience in an acute care setting or enrollment in a nursing program is preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.
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