What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Renal Unit (CRU) (PCT) - Midtown position at Deaconess Hospital, Inc.?
Campus: Deaconess Midtown
Unit: Cardiac Renal Unit (CRU)
Shift: Part Time Days
Benefits:
We pride ourselves on retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success.
- Flexible work schedules
- Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
- 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 Cardiac Renal Unit (previously MRCC) is a 39 bed unit on the 5th floor of our Midtown Campus. The Cardiac Renal unit integrates care for the patient from adulthood through geriatrics. The “CRU” manages the care of patients requiring telemetry monitoring, patients experiencing cardiovascular/renal problems including: renal insufficiency/failure, Heart Failure, Unstable Angina/MI, Pre Open Heart Surgery, Dysrhythmias and other cardiovascular/renal conditions.
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.
Other Key Words: Entry-Level Patient Care Technician, No Experience required, paid training provided, on-the-job training, career growth, CNA, PCT, CRU, MRCC//5500/5600
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