Patient Care Technician - Observation Unit (PCT)

Deaconess News; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nurses in delivering hands-on care to patients. This entry-level role involves assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and providing compassionate support. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and resilient, with opportunities for career growth and paid training available.

Benefits

Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

Paid training provided

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification within six months of hire.
• Completion of PCT classes as required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs.
• Providing compassionate care to patients.

Skills

Compassion

Detail-oriented

Resilience

Education

High school education or equivalent (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:

• Payactiv- Earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrow
• 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 fluids and 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:

The Observation Unit at the Gateway Campus is a 32-bed unit where patients can be observed, treated, and diagnosed. Based on test results, a patient will either be admitted to another inpatient unit or discharged within an 8-24 hour window. Clinical staff will have the opportunity to care for a wide range of diagnoses while demonstrating critical thinking and time management skills in a fast paced environment. As part of the Observation Unit, staff will work closely with patients and families in a rewarding environment by coordinating results and communicating with the Deaconess Care Team.

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, Observation Unit // Obs // B5

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