Patient Care Technician

Ascension Health; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Health in Broken Arrow, OK, seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Medsurg unit on a full-time night shift. You will support patient care under supervision, help with movement and ADLs, and ensure rooms and equipment stay clean and functional.

Requirements include a BLS within 30 days of hire and a high school diploma or equivalent (or 1 year of related experience). Priority given to candidates with >2 years of PCT experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 1 month of hire; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of job-specific experience required.
• Licensure/certification can substitute for education or experience when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Report changes in physical, mental or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keep patient rooms clean and maintain medical equipment.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Broken Arrow, OK

• Facility: Ascension St John Broken Arrow

• Department: Medsurg

• Schedule: Full-time | Night shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.

• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.

• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• Experienced PCT with >2 years experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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