Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac CVTU/CVICU

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Indianapolis to support our healthcare team. This role involves providing essential patient care under supervision, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a clean and orderly environment. Ideal candidates will have healthcare experience or be pursuing related education, with a focus on critical thinking and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare preferred.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Aid with patient movement and personal care.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac CVTU/CVICU

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac CVTU/CVICU

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Details

• Department: Cardiovascular CVTU/CVICU
• Schedule: PRN, 12-hour shifts, Rotating
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
  
  

Preferred: previous experience in healthcare OR enrolled in higher education for healthcare related field

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.

Responsibilities

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.
  
  

Requirements

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

If you enjoy working in a collaborative, high intensity & fast paced environment where you can put your critical thinking skills to use, this is the position for you!

• Highly acute 24-beds Surgical/Medical Cardiac ICU/Cardiac Recovery
• Specializing in advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, STEMI, transplant, VAD’s, thoracic, vascular, ECMO patient populations
• Supported by Registered Nurses, resource, and multidisciplinary teams
  
  

Our Team

We have an amazing team of skilled nurses and patient care technicians that work with a multi-disciplinary team and innovative physicians. We work closely as a team to support our patients and each other.

Patients We Serve

• Medical Patients: STEMI, Cardiac Arrest, and Advanced Heart Failure
• Surgical Patients: Cardiac: Transplant, VAD, CABG, and Valve Repair/Replacement
• Thoracic: Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy, Esophagectomy
• Vascular: AAA repair, CEA, complex vascular repair
• Transplant: Heart and Kidney
  
  

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.

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.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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