Patient Care Technician - Surgical Medical (SMCC) (PCT)

Job Overview

As a PCT on SMCC, you’ll work side‑by‑side with nurses to provide hands‑on care for surgical and medical patients. You’ll assist with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and compassionate support - including care for patients nearing the end of life. This role is ideal for someone who wants meaningful patient interaction, real clinical exposure, and a team that helps you grow.

What You’ll Gain

You’ll gain strong clinical confidence by caring for trauma, post‑operative, bariatric, GU, head and neck, and complex wound‑care patients. Every shift builds skills in vital signs, mobility support, ADLs, patient monitoring, communication, and safety practices. You’ll join a team known for positivity, collaboration, and strong communication - a place where learning is encouraged and wins are celebrated.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with bathing, oral care, toileting, and linens
• Support safe mobility, repositioning, and transfers
• Monitor and record vital signs
• Document patient information accurately
• This role includes exposure to bodily fluids and sensitive patient situations
• Safely lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

About SMCC

A 41‑bed surgical/medical unit known for exceptional teamwork, a strong Healthy Work Environment group, and a culture of learning and collaboration. A supportive place for new staff and a strong environment for building clinical skills.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within six months
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of required PCT classes