Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Highpoint Health- Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas 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 – Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Trousdale Medical Center, is a 25-bed critical access hospital offering an extensive range of in-patient, outpatient and emergency services for adults and children. Critical access hospital simply means that the hospital is critical in providing healthcare to our community.

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:

• 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

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health- Trousdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.