Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg (PCT) - Union County

Job Overview

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) on the Medical Surgical Unit, you'll work alongside nurses and providers to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical needs. You'll play an important role in supporting patient comfort, safety, and recovery by assisting with daily care activities, monitoring patient status, and helping create a positive patient experience.

What You'll Gain

Working on the Med Surg Unit provides exposure to a diverse patient population and a wide range of clinical conditions. You'll develop valuable hands-on healthcare skills while building confidence in patient care, communication, teamwork, and clinical observation. Through structured orientation, ongoing support from leaders, and collaboration with an experienced care team, you'll gain a strong foundation for future growth in healthcare.

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 Deaconess Union County Hospital

Deaconess Union County Hospital has proudly served the Morganfield, Kentucky community since opening in 1946. As a 25-bed critical access hospital, the facility provides high-quality, close-to-home healthcare for patients throughout the region.

In addition to inpatient care, the hospital offers a 24-hour Emergency Department, hospital-based ambulance service, comprehensive diagnostic services including laboratory, imaging, and mammography, as well as physical therapy, cardiopulmonary care, and surgical services.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within six months of hire


• High school diploma or GED preferred


• Completion of required PCT classes for the unit