Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Certified | Emergency Department

Avera eCARE; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera eCARE is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide essential patient care in the Emergency Department. This part-time position requires a Certified Nurse Aide license and involves assisting patients with daily activities, performing medical tasks, and maintaining a clean environment. Join a compassionate team dedicated to moving health forward and making a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have an active CNA license within 120 days.
• Preferred: High School diploma or GED.
• Less than 1 year of related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities.
• Performs routine medical tasks as directed by nursing staff.
• Documents patient information and vital signs.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Certified | Emergency Department page is loaded

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Certified | Emergency Department

Apply locations Marshall, MN time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 22, 2025 (1 hour left to apply) job requisition id R-25008104

Location:

Avera Marshall Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.75 - $24.50

Position Highlights

• Job Satisfaction:Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.
• Positive Work Environment:Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• PRN requirements: 4 shifts in a 6 week block, two of which need to be weekend shifts; one summer one winter holiday.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Provides clerical and nursing assistant support services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

What you will do

• Provides assistance to patients with their activities of daily living.
• Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.
• Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
• Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.
• Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.
• Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.
• Performs clerical duties related to procedures such as admission, discharge, and transfers. Keeps patient records current. Enters data into the computer.
• Understands and follows established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 year Related experience or training

Minimum Age Requirements
18

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Why Avera?

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.