Patient Care Technician

Ascension; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance (Vocare)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Nurse Aide to support patients in Med Surg at Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Franklin, WI. The role emphasizes compassionate daily living assistance, safety, and smooth admissions to discharge.

You’ll work days, full-time, with rotating weekends. Your duties include documenting patient care steps, maintaining a clean room, and communicating vital changes to the nursing team to support life-saving care.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed and eligible to work in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Coordinate safe admissions and discharges to ensure a welcoming experience.
• Monitor and communicate vital changes to the nursing team for patient safety.
• Document each step of the patient care journey for high-quality data.
• Maintain room cleanliness and equipment readiness for life-saving care.

Skills

Nurse Aide

BLS

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Facility: Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
• Department: Med Surg
• Schedule: Days l Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Franklin, WI
• Facility: Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
• Department: Med Surg
• Schedule: Days l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Support patients with dignity by assisting with daily living activities and personal care, ensuring they feel comfortable and respected throughout their stay.
• Facilitate seamless patient transitions by coordinating safe arrivals and departures, creating a welcoming and organized experience from admission to discharge.
• Monitor and communicate vital changes in a patient's physical or emotional state to the nursing team, serving as a critical "early warning" advocate for patient safety.
• Document every step of the patient care journey with precision to ensure the clinical team has the high-quality data needed for informed decision-making.
• Maintain a healing environment by managing room cleanliness and equipment readiness, allowing the medical team to focus entirely on life-saving care.

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.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed from the state of Wisconsin, and in Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in a hospital setting obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Additional certs may be required by specific job locations.

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

• 700am-730pm, 3 days a week with weekend and holiday rotation

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.