What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Medical Ortho (PCT) - Gateway position at Deaconess Health System and Careers?
Campus: Gateway
Unit: Medical Ortho
Shift: Weekend Option Nights
Benefits:
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 schedules
- Payactiv- Earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrow
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives
Job 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 linens
- Helping patients with mobility, repositioning, and transfers
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Documenting important information in patient charts
- Providing compassionate care, including support for patients nearing the end of life
This 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 Medical Ortho Unit is composed of 32 in-patient beds with 5 short stay beds, to equal a 37-bed unit, which is located on the 5th floor of the new Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital. This unit is a medical surgical unit with a specialty of providing high quality innovative care to those individuals who need hip, knee, and shoulder replacements.
The unit consists of all private rooms that provide modern conveniences for the patient and family. An interprofessional team consisting of registered nurses, clerical associates, patient care technicians, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Case Managers, and Social Workers provide exceptional care to our patients. Some positive attributes of our staff include welcoming, positive, and team-players! If you are interested in providing high quality innovative care, please join our 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
- Must be able to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Other Key Words: Entry-Level Patient Care Technician, No Experience Required, Paid Training Provided, On-the-Job Training, Career Growth, CNA, PCT, Ortho Surg, Medical Ortho // D5 // D500
Salary : $16 - $23