PRN Patient Care Technician - Observation Unit (PCT)

Campus: GatewayUnit: ObservationShift: VariesBenefits:We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:Flexible work schedulesPayactiv- Earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrowCareer advancement opportunitiesCompetitive pay with shift and weekend incentivesJob Overview:As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you'll work closely with nurses to provide hands-on care and support to patients. Some of your responsibilities will include:Assisting with personal hygiene, including bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and changing linensHelping patients with mobility, repositioning, and transfersMonitoring and recording vital signsDocumenting important information in patient chartsProviding compassionate care, including support for patients nearing the end of lifeThis role involves exposure to bodily fluids and dynamic and sensitive situations. If you're compassionate, resilient, and detail-oriented, you'll play a vital role in ensuring quality care and making a real difference in our patients' lives.Unit Description:The Observation Unit at the Gateway Campus is a 32-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 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 hireCompletion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferredSuccessfully complete PCT classes as required by care center/unitMust be able to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodationOther Key Words: Entry-Level Patient Care Technician, No Experience Required, Paid Training Provided, On-the-Job Training, Career Growth, CNA, PCT, Observation Unit // Obs // B5