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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medical Nursing

Memorial Health

Decatur, IL, USA

USD 16.77-25.99 / hour

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medical Nursing

Job Locations US-IL-Decatur

ID: 2026-33818
Category: Patient Care Technicians/Certified Nursing Assistants
Position Type: Full-Time

Min

USD $16.77/Hr.

Max

USD $25.99/Hr.

Overview

****Sign-on Bonuses up to $1,500.00****

Position Summary:

Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports and records observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

One of the following required:

Relevant healthcare program completion (e.g. certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, etc.)
Completion or active enrollment in core nursing classes
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the patient care technician role.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to enter, store and retrieve information.
Possesses updated knowledge and competency in using equipment related to job duties (i.e., gait belt, mobility devices, protection/safety equipment, etc.)
Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to relay information to/from patients, their families, and members of the care team.

Annual Credentialing:

Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital/nurse manager mandated inservices. Submits supporting documentation to nurse manager in conjunction with annual performance appraisal. Demonstrates clinical competence.