Patient Care Technician(Float Pool)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus in Michigan City, IN, is seeking a PCT I to provide delegated patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on ADLs, data collection, and patient transport to support frontline nursing care.

The entry-level position requires CNA certification, completion of Franciscan PCT In-training, and BCLS training. Travel up to 20% may be required as part of the role. Join a faith-based health system committed to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Diploma/GED.
• Nursing student after completing 1st semester of clinicals.
• CNA Required.
• 6 months as CNA/PCT Required.
• Prior PCT experience in another acute care organization Required.
• Franciscan PCT In-training program Required.
• BCLS training provided or recertification as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Collect and record vital signs, intake/output, and weights.
• Restock patient rooms and perform equipment checks.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, cart, or bed.
• Answer patient call-lights, telephones, and Vocera promptly.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS/CPR

ADL Assistance

Vital Signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus

3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the PCT I at Franciscan performs delegated patient care activities in a manner that is aligned with the age-specific and beneficial needs of the patient. PCT I is an entry level position whose job functions include providing Activities of Daily Living, data collection, patient transporting, and answering calls.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Perform activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, oral care, grooming (shaving), urinary catheter and ostomy care; assist with meals and feeding; assist with positioning, ambulation, and mobilization; assist with elimination and toileting.
• Screening/Collection/Recording data & information: vital signs, intake & output, weights, specimen collection.
• Restock patient room and unit supplies, perform equipment checks.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, bassinet.
• Answer patient call-lights, telephones, Vocera.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred High School Diploma/GED
• Nursing student after having completed 1st semester of clinicals Required
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Required
• 6 months as CNA/PCT Required
• Prior PCT experience in another acute care health care organization Required
• After completion of Franciscan PCT In-training program Required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - American Heart Association Franciscan will provide BCLS training and recertification as needed.

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 20%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.