Patient Care Technician

Job overview

The Patient Care Technician position is full-time and onsite in Huntsville, TX; compensation is not specified. The role supports the hospital’s nursing unit and participates in its quality improvement and service excellence programs. Working under a licensed nurse, the technician provides supportive daily care that addresses patients’ comfort, safety, and treatment needs. The role assists nurses and other care team members while helping maintain accurate records, patient confidentiality, and a safe care environment.

What you'll do

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and obtain vital signs
• follow infection prevention protocols and protect patient rights and confidentiality
• maintain patient charts
• provide clerical support to the nursing unit as needed
• monitor unit clerical supplies
• communicate courteously with patients, visitors, and staff
• participate in improvement and survey-readiness activities
• report safety concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patient care technician

huntsville tx

huntsville memorial hospital

full-time

onsite

patient support

activities of daily living

vital signs

nursing support

patient confidentiality

basic life support

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plan
• retirement plan
• life insurance
• paid time off
• short- and long-term disability
• training and development
• wellness resources.

Why this role

Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of employment and before independently administering patient care.

About the employer

Huntsville Memorial Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.