Patient Care Technician- Resource

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus in Lafayette, IN is seeking an entry-level PCT I to support nursing teams under RN supervision. This role focuses on ADLs, data collection, patient transport, and answering calls.

Candidates should be CNA certified, nursing students in early clinicals, and have BLS; Franciscan provides in-training program and BLS training as needed.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Diploma/GED.
• Nursing student after having completed 1st semester of clinicals Required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Required.
• Prior PCT experience in another acute care health care organization Required.
• After completion of Franciscan PCT In-training program Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training provided by Franciscan.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living (ADLs) and assist with meals, mobility, and personal care.
• Collect and record vital signs, intake/output, and other patient data.
• Restock patient room and unit supplies; perform equipment checks.
• Transport patients by wheelchair or bed and respond to call lights.
• Communicate with patients using Vocera and telephone.

Skills

ADLs knowledge

Vital signs

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing student (1st semester clinicals completed)

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus

1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the PCT I at Franciscan performs delegated patient care activities in a manner that is aligned with the age-specific and beneficial needs of the patient. PCT I is an entry level position whose job functions include providing Activities of Daily Living, data collection, patient transporting, and answering calls.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Perform activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, oral care, grooming (shaving), urinary catheter and ostomy care; assist with meals and feeding; assist with positioning, ambulation, and mobilization; assist with elimination and toileting.
• Screening/Collection/Recording data & information: vital signs, intake & output, weights, specimen collection.
• Restock patient room and unit supplies, perform equipment checks.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, bassinet.
• Answer patient call-lights, telephones, Vocera.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred High School Diploma/GED
• Nursing student after having completed 1st semester of clinicals Required
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Required
• Prior PCT experience in another acute care health care organization Required
• After completion of Franciscan PCT In-training program Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Franciscan will provide BLS training and recertification as needed.

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.