Patient Care Technician - Neuro ICU (PCT)

Deaconess News; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join their compassionate team. In this entry-level role, you will work closely with nurses to deliver essential hands-on care to patients, including assisting with personal hygiene and monitoring vital signs. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career advancement and paid training. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of care for patients in a dynamic and sensitive setting, making a real difference in their lives. If you are resilient and detail-oriented, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Payactiv - Earned Wage Benefit

Career Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Pay with Shift and Weekend Incentives

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required within six months of hire.
• Completion of high school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene and mobility of patients.
• Monitor and record vital signs and document patient information.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Detail-Oriented

Critical Thinking

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible work schedules
• Payactiv-Earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

Job Overview:

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you’ll work closely with nurses to provide hands-on care and support to patients. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal hygiene, including bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and changing linens
• Helping patients with mobility, repositioning, and transfers
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Documenting important information in patient charts
• Providing compassionate care, including support for patients nearing the end of life

This role involves exposure to bodily fluidsand dynamic and sensitive situations. If you’re compassionate, resilient, and detail-oriented, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring quality care and making a real difference in our patients' lives.

Unit Description:

Day to day, you would be responsible for providing care to patients. Our nursing staff demonstrates their knowledge, critical thinking, and judgment. This 19 bed unit provides care for ICU level neuroscience and medical patients. The patient population on the Neuro IC unit includes cranial surgery, neuro-endovascular procedures, neuro-medical conditions, such as stroke, as well as medical conditions requiring intensive care. Deaconess Gateway Hospital has been designated as a certified Primary Stroke Center by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

• Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire.
• Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Successfully complete PCT classes as required by care center/unit.

Other Key Words: Entry-Level Patient Care Technician, No Experience Required, Paid Training Provided, On-the-Job Training, Career Growth, CNA, PCT, NICU/Stepdown // Neuro ICU // NICU //B4

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