Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac PCU

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system that has been serving the community for over a century. This part-time role in the Cardiac PCU involves providing essential patient care under supervision, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. You will assist with daily living activities, report changes in patient conditions, and maintain medical equipment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while being part of a compassionate team dedicated to delivering personalized care. If you are passionate about helping others and want to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or 1 year of applicable experience.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient mobility and personal care activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Clinical Skills

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year of Job-Specific Experience

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Details

+ Department: Cardiac PCU

+ Schedule: Part Time/Night Shift

+ Hospital: Saint Thomas West

+ Location: Nashville, TN

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.

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

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. Nurse Aide preferred.

Education:

1. High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
2. 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 Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non-profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

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.

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