Technician-Patient Care PCT- Trauma Neuro Stepdown

Ascension Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis as a nursing associate in the Trauma Neuro Stepdown unit. Provide essential care to acute neurological patients while enjoying comprehensive benefits including PTO, health insurance, and retirement plans. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment focused on patient care and community support.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

**Details**

+ 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. The majority of the patients arrive through the Emergency Department or as a stepdown from our Trauma Neuro Intensive Care Unit.**

**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**

• 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.

**Requirements**

• 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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