Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Deaconess Health System

Salary Range

$15.82 - $20.56

Night Shift Incentives/Differentials up to $2.25/hour*

Weekend Option Incentives/Differentials up to $3.00/hour*

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:

• Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
• Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)
• Competitive pay with early opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free access to fitness centers
• Career advancement opportunities
• Great health benefits and retirement savings plans
• Payactiv- earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrow

*Dependent on hours worked and position status, please contact our PCT recruiter, Kimberly.Simon@deaconess.com for questions!

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

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 reports issues 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.

Unit Description:

The Surgical Observation Unit at the Gateway Campus is a 13-bed unit where patients can be observed, treated, and diagnosed. Based on test results, a patient will either be admitted to another inpatient unit or discharged within an 8-24 hour window. Clinical staff will have the opportunity to care for a wide range of diagnoses while demonstrating critical thinking and time management skills in a fast paced environment. As part of the Surgical Observation Unit, staff will work closely with patients and families in a rewarding environment by coordinating results and communicating with the Deaconess Care Team.

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 complete PCT classes as required by care center/unit.

Deaconess uses the EPICMedical Record System

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