PCT - Patient Care Technician - Float Pool

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as a Patient Care Technician in a dynamic float pool role. This position offers the chance to gain diverse experience across various units and hospitals, enhancing your skills while providing compassionate care. You will support patients with their daily activities, assist nursing staff, and maintain a clean environment. With a strong commitment to community service and employee well-being, this organization fosters a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, or 1 year of relevant experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Document necessary records and report changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year of Relevant Experience

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Details

+ Department: Patient Care Technician - Float Pool

+ Schedule: 12-Hour Night Shift, 6:30 pm to 7:00 am, 3 Shifts Per Week

+ Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas

+ Location: Nashville, TN; Murfreesboro, TN, and McMinnville, TN

Our float program offers the opportunity to gain experience in various units and hospitals. With a diverse range of assignments, you can broaden your skill set and take your career to new heights.

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

1. Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
2. Aid with movement and placement of patients.
3. Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
4. Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
5. Document necessary records.
6. Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. Nurse Aide preferred.

Education:

1. High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
2. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

Preferred 12-18 months of direct care experience as a Patient Care Technician in a hospital setting.

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.

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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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