What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician | Full Time | Night Shift position at Peterson Health?
Description
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information
This position is Full time, working Night Shift, 7pm-7am.
What We Offer
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What You Will Do
Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic and advanced nursing care for an assigned group of patients based upon competence and experience. Responsibilities will include basic PCT duties, such as routing personal care, changing linens, vital signs, transport, ambulation, etc. The PCT is an essential part of the care team. The PCT helps support emotional and physical needs of patients. The ideal applicant would demonstrate excellent customer service skills, and ability to multitask. The PCT is a positive role model and promotes teamwork.
Required Education
Ability to read, write and do simple math. Ability to follow instructions.
Preferred Education
High School diploma, GED/equivalent
Required Skills
Good communication skills. Basic computer skills. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification
BLS; Nurses Aid certification, completion of one-year formal RN coursework (e.g. one year of AND or junior year of BSN program) or one year of in hospital PCT experience
Preferred Experience
Previous patient care experience in a hospital or longer-term care
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information
This position is Full time, working Night Shift, 7pm-7am.
What We Offer
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What You Will Do
Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic and advanced nursing care for an assigned group of patients based upon competence and experience. Responsibilities will include basic PCT duties, such as routing personal care, changing linens, vital signs, transport, ambulation, etc. The PCT is an essential part of the care team. The PCT helps support emotional and physical needs of patients. The ideal applicant would demonstrate excellent customer service skills, and ability to multitask. The PCT is a positive role model and promotes teamwork.
Required Education
Ability to read, write and do simple math. Ability to follow instructions.
Preferred Education
High School diploma, GED/equivalent
Required Skills
Good communication skills. Basic computer skills. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification
BLS; Nurses Aid certification, completion of one-year formal RN coursework (e.g. one year of AND or junior year of BSN program) or one year of in hospital PCT experience
Preferred Experience
Previous patient care experience in a hospital or longer-term care