Patient Care Tech

SMD HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur; Tennessee; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Educational assistance

Retirement benefits

PTO

Job summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the candidate provides direct and non-direct patient care within their scope of practice. They act as a versatile member of the care team, offering clinical support and a comforting presence to help achieve patients' highest wellness levels.

Preceptor duties may be assigned as needed. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant, CNA, or Patient Care Technician program or EMT license; 1 year of clinical care experience may

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; completion of Medical Assistant, CNA, or Patient Care Technician program or EMT license.
• 1 year of clinical care experience may substitute for education.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and non-direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Support care team with clinical tasks and a comforting presence.
• Perform assigned preceptor duties as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Versatile team member

Direct and non-direct care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Medical Assistant program

Active EMT license

Job description

Pay Range

Pay Range: $17.00 - $23.80 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice. Act as a versatile member of the care team, providing clinical support and a comforting presence to help achieve patients highest level of wellness. Assigned preceptor duties as needed.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required. Graduate of an approved school for Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or successful completion of a Patient Care Technician program or an Active EMT license is required. 1 year of experience in patient or clinical care may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience Qualifications

N/A

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Benefits

• HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.


• Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.


• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.


• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.


• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.


• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.


• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!


• Wellness program with incentives


• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage


• Flexible spending accounts


• Employee assistance program


• ID theft coverage


• Colleague rewards and recognition program


• Discount program

Equal Opportunity Employer

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

COVID-19 Requirements

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.

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Career Opportunities

Imagine an organization where you’re empowered to care for all who need assistance, regardless of means. To provide quality, patient-centered, holistic care—and build caring relationships. To master innovations that make a profound difference within our halls, throughout our communities, and into the future. All of these aspirations are within your reach at Hospital Sisters Health System, a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Become part of our team in a wide array of areas and enjoy an experience beyond belief.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.