Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Ortho Trauma

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ascension St. Vincent as a critical part of the orthopedic team in Indianapolis, providing essential care to patients recovering from surgery or injury. Responsibilities include assisting with movement and daily activities, while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. We offer a full-time position with competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a real difference in community health.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with movement and personal care.
• Document changes in patient's conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Details

• Department: Ortho Trauma
• Schedule: Full Time Nights; Three 12 hours shifts per week; E/3rd weekend; Hours: 7pm to 7:30am
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Indianapolis, IN

We are a step down unit from ICU...Once stable in ICU the patients will come to our unit to finish their rehab or stay. We see patients with musculoskeletal issues like broken or fractured bones, arthritis, osteoporosis, joint replacements, and other injuries and diseases. You will work as an integral part of the orthopedic team working alongside of the orthopedic surgeon; and ensuring that patients on the road to recovery are properly regaining strength and range of motion

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

Previous bedside experience; previous CNA or PCT experience preferred.

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.

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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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