PRN Patient Care Technician - Observation (PCT)

Gibsongeneral; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to join their dynamic team. This part-time role involves providing essential hands-on care to patients, assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and monitoring vital signs. The Observation Unit offers a rewarding environment where you can make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills. With a focus on professional growth, the company provides paid training and a supportive atmosphere for entry-level candidates. If you're detail-oriented and resilient, this is an excellent opportunity to start your healthcare career.

Benefits

Free access to fitness centers

Payactiv - Earned wage benefit

Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Monitor and record vital signs and document patient information.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Detail-Oriented

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

High School Education or GED

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Category: Nursing Support

Requisition Number: PATIE007688

Posted: April 11, 2025

Type: Part-Time

Location: On-site

Hourly Range: $15.82 USD to $20.56 USD

Locations

Midtown Hospital
600 Mary St
Evansville, IN 47710, USA

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

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

Job Overview

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you’ll work closely with nurses to provide hands-on care and support to patients. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal hygiene, including bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and changing linens
• Helping patients with mobility, repositioning, and transfers
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Documenting important information in patient charts
• Providing compassionate care, including support for patients nearing the end of life

This role involves exposure to bodily fluids and dynamic and sensitive situations. If you’re compassionate, resilient, and detail-oriented, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring quality care and making a real difference in our patients' lives.

Unit Description

The Observation Unit at Midtown Campus is an 18-bed unit with negative air flow and remote tele capabilities where patients can be observed, treated, and diagnosed. Based on test results, a patient will either be admitted or discharged within a goal of an 8-24-hour window. Clinical staff will have the opportunity to care for a wide range of diagnoses while demonstrating critical thinking and time management skills in a fast-paced environment. Observation rounds are held daily with case management, social work, physician, and NP to coordinate care for the patient. As part of the Observation Unit, staff will work closely with patients and families in a rewarding environment by coordinating results and communicating with the Deaconess Care Team.

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 complete PCT classes as required by care center/unit.

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