Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Float

Ascension Healthcare; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities and ensuring a clean and safe environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and community-focused organization. With a strong emphasis on professional development and employee well-being, this position offers a rewarding career path in the healthcare field. If you're passionate about helping others and looking for a fulfilling role, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment.
• Report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Clinical Skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Float

+ **Schedule:** PRN, various commitment levels with holiday and weekend rotations

+ **Hospital:** Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo

+ **Location:** Kokomo, IN

**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**

+ 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.

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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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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.

**E-Verify Statement**

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