Patient Care Technician (PCT) ` - Advanced Heart Care

Ascension; Indianapolis, Cary (IN, NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis as a Patient Care Technician in a specialized cardiac unit. You will provide essential care to patients with acute cardiac conditions, working in a supportive and fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and BLS certification, with a preference for hospital experience. Ascension offers a rewarding career with numerous benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

BLS Certification

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Advanced Heart Care
• Schedule: FT Nights
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

48 Bed unit

Nurse / Patient Ratio 1:4 days / nights

Patient Care Technicians (PCT's) provide care to a highly acute population of cardiac progressive patients in a fast paced environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to advance your knowledge in a highly specialized, rewarding, and mentoring environment. Prefer hospital experience, providing patient care support.

Patients we Serve:

• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

• Pacemaker/Defibrillator placement

• STEMI

• Post cath

• Heart Arrhythmias

• Pre surgical (VAD, transplant, CABG, etc)

What You Will Do

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.

What You Will 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.

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

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.