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PATIENT CARE TECH - PER DIEM - IP TECH (1250)

Memorial Health · Decatur, IL · $16.77–$25.99 an hour · Per diem

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient and told someone.

What they are checking: Observation and reporting, which the posting lists as a core duty.

What do you hope to learn from working as a PCT while in nursing school?

What they are checking: Whether they see this as a learning role and will engage with the team.

What would you do

This role is for nursing students. How would you balance per diem shifts with school and clinicals?

What they are checking: Whether they will be honest about their availability and show up for the shifts they commit to while in school.

A patient you are helping to the bathroom starts to feel dizzy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Fall prevention and safe handling when a patient is unsteady.

You learn something in school that you have not been trained on here. A nurse asks you to do it. What do you say?

What they are checking: Staying inside the PCT role even when they know more as a student.

How do you care for a patient with dementia who keeps trying to get out of bed?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep a confused patient safe with patience and redirection instead of frustration or restraint.

You are asked to help several patients at once. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety needs like a fall risk ahead of comfort requests when several patients need them at once.

About the work

Walk me through how you take a full set of vital signs and what numbers you would report right away.

What they are checking: Basic skill and knowing which results need the nurse immediately.

How do you document your care so the nurse can rely on it?

What they are checking: Whether they chart intake, output and vital signs right away and accurately, since nurses make decisions from those numbers.

How do you maintain dignity when giving personal care?

What they are checking: Respect and privacy during bathing, toileting and other intimate care.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: This role is for current RN Students in an ADN or BSN program. 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. Highlights & Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness Benefits - Memorial HR Job Description: Education: - One of the following required: - Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); - Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed; or - Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant role. Licensure/Certification/Registry: - CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process. Pay Transparency $16.77 - $25.99 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.