Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg Unit
Avera
- Pierre, SD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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!
- 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.
- High school graduate or GED required.
- Must be 16 or older.
- Previous work in a hospital or long-term care facility is preferred.
- Nursing assistance certification preferred.
- Obtain certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment.
- 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
- $17.50 - $23.00 per hour