Patient Care Tech

Powers-Health; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Powers Health is seeking a part-time Patient Care Tech (Nights) on the Nursing Floor in East Chicago, IN. The role involves basic patient care and functioning as a CNA, with shifts 8-12 hours, every other weekend, and rotating holidays.

64 hours per pay period and 0.8 FTE reflect a flexible part-time schedule. Eligible for benefits through Powers Health, with a bonus-eligible position and a supportive team focused on compassionate care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Completion of a certified nurse assistant training course or 1 year of satisfactory work as a nurse assistant.
• Current state CNA certification strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care per hospital policies and procedures.
• Answers call lights and relays information to staff.
• Serves patient food trays and nourishment.
• Assists with patient mobility and transfers.
• Assists with patient ambulation as directed.
• Transports patients to designated areas as needed.
• Collects and labels specimens for laboratory submission.
• Assists with pickup/delivery of requisitions, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains a safe, clean, aseptic work area.

Skills

Patient care basics

CNA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA training or 1 year as nurse assistant

State certification recommended

Job description

Part-time (Non-Benefit Eligible) , Nights , 8-12 hour shifts, every other weekend, rotating holiday

Hours/Pay Period: 64

FTE: 0.8

$***BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION***$

Position Summary

Are you looking for a team focused and energizing role on a Nursing Floor? Then St Catherine Hospital’s Patient Care Tech position may be what you are looking for! The Patient Care Tech provides basic patient care and function as a CNA. The Patient Care Tech practices in accordance with current established standards of care, the Policies and Procedure of the Hospital, the Powers Health policies and procedures, and supports the mission and philosophy of Powers Health.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides basic care to patients under the guidelines set forth according to Hospital policies and procedures.
• Answers call lights, telephones, and/or respond to patient requests; acts on routine requests and/or relays information to proper personnel.
• Serves patient food trays, snacks, and/or nourishment
• Assists with patient mobility, (i.e., lifts, positions patient in bed, transfer between wheelchair and bed, and between cart and bed)
• Assists with patient ambulation as directed.
• Transports patients to designated areas of Hospital as necessary or directed.
• Collects and labels specimens to be sent to the Laboratory.
• Assist with pick-up/delivering of requisitions, supplies, specimens, blood, equipment, reports and other items necessary to ensure the efficient operations of the unit.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and aseptic environment in assigned work areas.

Education/Experience

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Education equivalent to high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a certified nurse assistant training course or one year satisfactory work performance as a nurse assistant.
• Current valid State certification is strongly recommended.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform required competencies within allotted time periods.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage options
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness, reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling, nutritional and financial education, etc.
• Perks - Instant Discounts & Exclusive Deals on hotels, food, clothing, etc.

Join our team of healthcare professionals at

Powers Health

We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, Powers Health offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.