Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg Unit

Avera

  • Pierre, SD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Join the Patient Care Technician (PCT) team at Avera!Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.Have you ever had a loved one in the hospital? Then you know how important this role is. A Patient Care Technician (PCT) role will give you the opportunity to serve as a liaison between healthcare professionals through strong people, customer service and critical thinking skills.Position Highlights:
  • Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
  • Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
  • Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
  • Options for Free Health Insurance!
Job Summary
  • Performs duties relative to patient care under the guidance of a registered nurse.
  • Monitor areas and allow visitors in as appropriate.
  • Performs clerical duties such as admission, discharge and transfer.
  • Assist with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment.
  • Responsible for keeping patient rooms, nursing unit, utility room, storage areas and hallways neat.
  • Record vital signs, measure intake and output, reposition patients, assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, transport patients to other areas of hospital as directed.
Education and/or Experience
  • High school graduate or GED required.
  • Must be 16 or older.
  • Previous work in a hospital or long-term care facility is preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registrations
  • Nursing assistance certification preferred.
  • Obtain certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment.
Work Schedule
  • Varied Shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks
  • 6:00 am - 6:30 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
  • Every other weekend
  • Every other holiday
  • Occasional call time
PayThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
  • $17.50 - $23.00 per hour

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