Patient Care Technician (PCT) - LVAD/Post Cardiac Surgery

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement

Job summary

A leading health care system in Nashville seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the LVAD/Post Cardiac Surgery department. The role involves performing clinical and non-clinical tasks under supervision, assisting patients, and maintaining clean patient rooms. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent experience and require BLS certification. This position offers full-time hours with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Nurse Aide certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care activities under supervision.
• Report changes in conditions to nursing staff.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• 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.

Skills

Basic clinical and non-clinical patient care

Movement and placement of patients

Education

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of job-specific experience

Job description

Overview

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - LVAD/Post Cardiac Surgery role at Ascension

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Details

• Department: LVAD/Post Cardiac Surgery
• Schedule: Full Time/Day 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, location 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.
• Nurse Aide preferred.

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer / EEO: 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.

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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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