Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg Unit - Pierre South Dakota

Company: Avera St Mary's Hospital
Location: Pierre, South Dakota
Posted On: 05/07/2024

Join the Patient Care Technician (PCT) team at Avera!

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Have you ever had a loved one in the hospital? Then you know how important this role is. A Patient Care Technician (PCT) role will give you the opportunity to serve as a liaison between healthcare professionals through strong people, customer service and critical thinking skills.

Position Highlights:

• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further theireducation in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
• Avera Named One Of The Top 15 Health Systems In The Nation
• Learn more about the Avera St. Mary's and Pierre community here
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance! Job Summary
  • Performs duties relative to patient care under the guidance of a registered nurse.
  • Monitor areas and allow visitors in as appropriate.
  • Performs clerical duties such as admission, discharge and transfer.
  • Assist with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment.
  • Responsible for keeping patient rooms, nursing unit, utility room, storage areas and hallways neat.
  • Record vital signs, measure intake and output, reposition patients, assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, transport patients to other areas of hospital as directed. Education and/or Experience
    • High school graduate or GED required.
    • Must be 16 or older.
    • Previous work in a hospital or long-term care facility is preferred. Certification/Licensure/Registrations
      • Nursing assistance certification preferred.
      • Obtain certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment. Work Schedule
        • Varied Shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks
        • 6:00 am - 6:30 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
          • Every other weekend
          • Every other holiday
          • Occasional call time Pay
            
            The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
            • $17.50 - $23.00 per hour What Makes Avera Special?
              
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