Patient Care Technician - Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU) (PCT)

Deaconess News; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join their surgical trauma cardiovascular ICU. This entry-level role is ideal for those seeking to begin their career in healthcare, offering no experience required, paid training, and opportunities for career advancement. As a Patient Care Technician, you will work closely with RNs to assist in delivering exceptional patient care in a critical setting.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Free access to fitness centers with health coaches

Payactiv- Earned wage benefit

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support required within six months of hire.
• Completion of PCT classes as required by care center/unit.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff with basic life support principles.
• Communicate pertinent findings or observations to the RN.
• Perform care activities necessary for patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Certification in Basic Life Support

Job description

Benefits:

We pride ourselves on retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success.

• Flexible work schedules
• Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
• Payactiv-Earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of a specific patient population (ANA Standards of Delegation, 2004). The employee must be able to successfully complete job specific orientation, competencies, and meet/exceed standards as identified in the criteria based performance appraisal.PCTs must demonstrate awareness of patients' rights in all aspects of patient care and reportissues to the appropriate person. The PCT demonstrates leadership through coordination of unit equipment and activities. Communicates to the RN pertinent findings or observations noted while providing patient care and comfort.Assist professional staff with basic life support principles.

Unit Description:

As a Level II Trauma Center, the Surgical Trauma Cardiovascular ICU (STICU/4800) provides critical care to all general surgical, trauma, cardiothoracic, neuro surgical and general medical ICU patients.The universal concept of the 22-bed unit allows for the ability to scale the patient beds and staffing levels to meet the acuity of the patients.

STICU patient population includes adult and pediatric trauma patients who suffer life threatening or potentially life-threatening traumatic injuries. STICU also specializes in open heart recovery, AAA and carotid artery repair as well as other thoracic and vascular surgeries. Knowledgeable staff are able to perform CRRT and ECMO. All rooms are monitored and eight rooms are equipped to provide hemodialysis at bedside.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

• Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire.
• Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Successfully completePCT classes as required by care center/unit.

Other Key Words: Entry-Level, Patient Care Technician, No Experience Required, Paid Training Provided, On-the-Job Training, Career Growth, CNA, PCT, 4800

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