Patient Care Technician

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a compassionate healthcare worker for their inpatient surgical unit in Appleton. The role involves providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Ideal candidates are dedicated individuals with a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care, and who are ready to work night shifts on a rotating schedule.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Work/life balance support

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities using evidence-based practices.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and report changes.
• Assist patients with daily needs such as hygiene and feeding.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Vital signs monitoring

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

Our 24 bed inpatient unit at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton Surgical Unit is a dynamic and collaborative environment specializing in the care of surgical patients, including those undergoing endocrine, urological, abdominal, general, vascular and orthopedic. As a regional medical center, we work closely with a variety of surgical groups and our dedicated hospitalist team to ensure seamless, high-quality care. Our team is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care, addressing not only the physical recovery of our patients but also their emotional and overall well-being.

Job Description:

SCHEDULE:

• Nights (5:30p-6:00am)

• Every 3rd weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served.

• Checks patients’ vital signs, height, and weight, as needed, based on patient type.

• Provides compassionate care and listens to patients’ concerns and guides them by answering any questions or concerns.

• Identifies and escalates changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent crisis.

• Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports to care team.

• Repositions, transfers, ambulates and transports patients.

• Assists patients with basic needs (such as hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing).

• Obtains and reports patient intake and output.

• Performs electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed.

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection.

• Provides care that is age appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate in an environment that promotes patient safety.

• Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred• Must be 18 years of age required expect for Peabody Manor, The Heritage or Juliette Manor

• Previous healthcare experience preferred

• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

• Occasional high noise level in work environment

• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time

• Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents

• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Scheduled FTE:

0.9

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No