Patient Care Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Health Choice, a PHS company, specializes in providing exceptional care for medically complex, technology-dependent, and behaviorally challenged children. Our pioneering child-focused, family-oriented service model has set the standard across the nation.

As the largest operator of Ambulatory Medical Day Health Centers in the U.S., we are proud to be Medicaid certified and fully licensed by state regulatory agencies, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety.

Position : Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Location : Alexandria, LA

Hours : Flexible Hours | Part-Time

THE POSITION :

The Patient Care Technician supports the nursing team in providing daily care and assistance to children in the center, helping ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.

• Assists the nursing team in the delivery of routine child care activities.
• Performs assigned patient care tasks according to established standards of care and assists nurses with treatments and procedures as directed.
• Participates in data collection such as vital signs, weights, and specimen collection as assigned.
• Documents observations, interventions, and child responses in designated records.
• Reports any child or family concerns, changes in condition, or issues requiring further assessment to the designated Registered Nurse.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates CPR as trained.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of children and their families.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment; follows universal precautions and infection control practices; identifies and reports safety hazards to the designated Registered Nurse.
• Assists with specialized care needs, including children in isolation, as assigned.
• Participates in play, child development, and educational activities as directed.
• Accepts patient care assignments and center support duties or communicates concerns with the designated Clinical Manager.
• Attends team meetings, child care conferences, and in-services as required.

Nutrition & Daily Care Responsibilities :

Center Support Duties :

REQUIREMENTS :

Why Choose Us?

Interested candidates should apply online. Please include a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements with your application.

We look forward to learning more about you and the skills you can bring to Pediatric Health Choice!

Pediatric Health Choice is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of protected status.