Patient Care Tech/NA in Training Varied Shifts

Trinity Health; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician Training Program is a full-time day-shift position designed to prepare colleagues without CNA experience for placement into a permanent PCT/Nursing Assistant role. The program offers two weeks of classroom and hands-on clinical instruction, followed by hospital-wide orientation and nursing orientation.

Upon successful completion, colleagues transition into a PCT/Nursing Assistant role with rotating 12-hour shifts, including day and night options, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Education & Experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under direct supervision.
• Participate in two-week program with classroom instruction and lab practice.
• Undergo hospital orientation and nursing orientation as scheduled.

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description

**Class October 27 - 30** The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training Program is a temporary training position created to prepare colleagues without prior Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience or training for placement into a permanent PCT/Nursing Assistant role. The program provides foundational education and hands-on clinical experience necessary to safely assist with patient care under direct supervision. Upon successful completion of the program and all required competencies, colleagues will transition into a Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant position. Duties may vary by shift and/or be unit-specific based on operational needs.

Program Overview

The PCT Training Program consists of classroom instruction and skills lab practice delivered over a two-week period.

Program Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Program Structure

Weeks 1: Classroom instruction and skills lab training
Week 2: Hospital Wide Orientation - Monday 7:45 AM Nursing orientation - Tuesday - Thursday 8:0 AM - 4:30 PM

Program Completion Requirements

• Acceptance into the Patient Care Technician Training Program
• Mandatory full attendance at all scheduled training sessions
• Successful completion of all program coursework and clinical requirements within the timeframe identified in the job offer
• Failure to attend or complete any portion of the program will result in removal from the training program.

Post-Program Role

Upon successful completion of the program, colleagues will be placed into a Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant position working 12-hour shifts, which may include:

• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Position requires rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Paid training

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Age Requirement

Must be 16 years of age or older

Pre-Employment Requirements

All pre-employment requirements must be successfully completed prior to the program start date, including:

• Drug screen
• Physical
• Background check

Trinity Health / MercyOne Statement

Trinity Health and its sponsoring hospitals are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by law.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.