Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Pulmonary Thoracic Surgery

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system committed to compassionate care. In this part-time role, you will provide essential support to patients, assisting with daily activities and ensuring their comfort. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in your community while being part of a dedicated team. With various benefits and a supportive environment, you will find a fulfilling career path that values your contributions and empowers you to grow professionally.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Aid with movement and personal care of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Document findings and maintain cleanliness of patient rooms.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Clinical Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Pulmonary Thoracic Surgery

+ **Schedule:** Part Time, Day (2) 12-Hour Shifts

+ **Hospital:** Ascension 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.

+ 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**

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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