Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Deaconess Health System

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our great staff of health care providers.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and potential for growth


• Shift incentive and weekend option positions available


• Full Time, Part Time, and Supplemental positions available (Midtown, Gateway, Gibson and Henderson locations available)


• Yearly opportunity for pay increases and bonuses


• Tuition reimbursement, and Step Up program available


• Payactiv earned wage benefit - work today, get paid tomorrow


• Great health benefits and retirement savings plans

Patient Care Techniciansprovide direct patient care as delegated by a registered nurse and in cooperation with other team members. Duties performed by PCT include helping patients with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, nourishment and other treatments and procedures.



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 for a specific patient population (ANA Standards of Delegation, 2004). The PCT must be able to demonstrate growth and development knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served. 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 patient’s rights in all aspects of patient care and reports issue to appropriate person. The PCT demonstrates leadership through coordination of unit equipment and activities.



The Patient Care Technician is a member of a multidisciplinary team, under the direction of the RN, which provides or assists with basic patient care requirements, treatments and procedures. Communicates to the RN pertinent findings or observations noted while providing patient care and comfort. Assist professional staff with basic life support principles.

Certifications:

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





Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred.

Previous patient care or nursing assistant experience is desired.

Enrolled in a health science pre-professional program with Southern Indiana Career & Tech,Henderson County High School,or Warrick Career Pathway Center.

Upon hire, PCT classes arerequired by the care center/unit.





Deaconess uses theEPICMedical Record System