Technician-Patient Care PCT- Trauma Neuro Stepdown

Ascension; Indianapolis, Cary (IN, NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team in Indianapolis as a Patient Care Assistant. Provide essential care to neurological patients in a fast-paced environment. Your role will include assisting with daily living activities and maintaining a clean and safe environment. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care while working in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year of applicable job-specific experience can substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Keep patient rooms clean and maintain medical equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Trauma Neuro Stepdown
• Schedule: Full Time Days
• Hospital: St. Vincent Hospital
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

The Inpatient Neurology Unit is active in Progressive Medical and Surgical patient care. Our nurses provide care to a highly acute population of neurological and neurosurgical patients in a fast-paced environment. Majority of the patients arrive through the Emergency Department or as a stepdown from our Trauma Neuro Intensive Care Unit.

What You Will Do

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.

What You Will Need

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.

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 St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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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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.