Patient Care Technician (PCT) Bariatrics

Ascension; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services in a supportive environment. As a vital member of the Bariatrics department, you will engage in meaningful patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety while assisting with daily living tasks. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families. With a rich history of over 148 years, this organization is committed to fostering a culture of service, compassion, and community involvement. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Keep patient rooms clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Report changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Clinical Skills

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Bariatrics
• Schedule: Day shift 3 (12-hour) shifts per week. 7am-7:30pm. Will work every third weekend and holidays on rotation.
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Carmel Indiana

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 will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran 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.

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.