DSS Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Deaconess Health System

Join Our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Patient Care Technicians to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.

Benefits:

We pride ourselves on retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success.

• Flexible work schedules


• Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans


• Payactiv-Earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrow


• Career advancement opportunities


• Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

As a Patient Care Technician,you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess.

This position is a Deaconess Supplemental Staff (DSS) position, which offers a flexible schedule with a minimum requirement of 48 hours in a 6-week period. This position is a greatopportunity for students and others needing more flexibility.Supplemental hours may vary and are not guaranteed.

Job Overview:



Under the supervision of the RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of a specific patient population (ANA Standards of Delegation, 2004). The employee must be able to successfully complete job specific orientation, competencies, and meet/exceed standards as identified in the criteria based performance appraisal.PCTs must demonstrate awareness of patients' rights in all aspects of patient care and reportissues to the appropriate person. The PCT demonstrates leadership through coordination of unit equipment and activities. Communicates to the RN pertinent findings or observations noted while providing patient care and comfort.Assist professional staff with basic life support principles.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

• Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire.


• Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred


• Successfully completePCT classes as required by care center/unit.