Certified Patient Care Technician

Certified Patient Care Technician

 

Bring compassion, energy, and heart to every shift as a Patient Care Technician—a vital member of the care team who helps patients feel safe, supported, and respected. In this hands-on role, you’ll be right where it matters most: assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, responding quickly to patient needs, and keeping the care environment clean, organized, and calm. You’ll work side-by-side with licensed nurses, communicating clearly, spotting changes early, and making sure every detail is documented accurately. From delivering meals and helping with mobility to transporting patients and equipment, you’ll combine clinical skills with kindness and teamwork. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and take pride in providing dignified, patient-centered care, this role lets you make a meaningful difference—one interaction at a time. 

 

Positions specified as “on call/per diem” refer to employment consisting of shifts scheduled on an “as needed basis” to fill in for staff vacancies

 

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hosp (Methodist Children's Hosp) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

 

Please note the following important details regarding this position: 

• This is an onsite position, requiring daily attendance at the designated location. 
• Candidates must reside within commutable distance of the following office location: 
• Texas: Lubbock 
• Flexibility to work a day, evening or night shift as scheduled 

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on operational and departmental requirements. 

   

Required Qualifications: 

• Coursework/Training:  Combined equivalent experience and certification needed for function and level -OR- Current graduate of state approved PCT program (CPCT) 
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
•  Upon hire:  
  • National Certified Patient Care Technician - National Association for Health Professionals -OR- 
  • National Certified Patient Care Technician - National Center for Competency Testing -OR-

  • National Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant - National Health Career Association 

     

Preferred Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalancy 
• 6 or more months PCT experience in an acute care setting 

• 6 or more months of Phlebotomy experience

   

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

 

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position.  The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.