Patient Care Technician

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver basic patient care under a licensed nurse, upholding dignity and service excellence.

You will perform essential care tasks, participate in mandatory trainings, and utilize Epic for documentation. CPR certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire; CNA/EMT/Paramedic preferred. Lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
• If 17+, actively working toward HS diploma/GED and complete within 2 years.
• Must obtain CPR certification within 60 days of hire; CNA/EMT/Paramedic preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers a variety of high quality care under supervision.
• Performs basic patient care meeting the needs of assigned patients.
• Adheres to Parkview Health Standards of Behavior and delivers service excellence.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of a licensed Nurse and with respect for human dignity delivers a variety of high quality care, and will perform the basic patient care that meets the needs and uniqueness of assigned patients. Is responsible for the delivery of quality care and service excellence; and adheres to the PH Standards of Behavior.

Education

Must have a HS Diploma or GED. If candidate is at least 17 years of age but does not yet have a current high school diploma/GED, the following requirements must be met: must be actively working towards high school diploma/GED and receive within 2 years of hire.

Licensure/Certification

Must obtain CPR certification within 60 days of hire. CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification preferred. If assigned to the Parkview Randallia Family Birthing Center, PCTs must be bonded as a notary public within 6 months of hire for those 18 years and older.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience working in the patient care setting preferred, but not required.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Must be able to attend mandatory training days week of start. New Hire Orientation (Monday – all day) and Patient Care Essentials/Epic (Tuesday-Thursday – all day).