Neuro Patient Care Tech - Part Time Days

ThedaCare • Neenah, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet patients’ physical and psychosocial needs. Working collaboratively with the care team, the PCT supports patient outcomes and contributes to compassionate, safe care and the department’s goals, including continuous growth and professional development.

This role is on the Neuro unit at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, a 16–19-bed inpatient and intermediate care unit serving patients with strokes, brain surgery, and spine conditions, and functioning as a stepdown from the ICU. The hospital is a level II trauma center with a higher-acuity patient population. The unit is fast-paced and offers learning opportunities.

The schedule is two 12-hour day shifts, 5:30 a.m.–6 p.m., totaling 24 scheduled hours per week (0.6 FTE). Working every third weekend (Friday–Sunday) and a rotating holiday schedule is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age, except for positions at Peabody Manor, The Heritage, or Juliette Manor.
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.
• Comply with department-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and competencies specific to the patient population.
• Check patients’ vital signs, height, and weight as needed based on patient type.
• Provide compassionate care, listen to patients’ concerns, and answer questions.
• Identify and escalate changes in patient status or risks to help prevent a crisis.
• Collect clinical data and patient information and report it to the care team.
• Reposition, transfer, ambulate, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with basic needs, including hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing.
• Obtain and report patient intake and output.
• Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Provide age-appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate care in an environment that promotes patient safety.
• Maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.

Benefits

• Lifestyle engagement resources, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, and health-focused apps (Wonder and Ripple).
• Mental health support.
• Access and affordability offerings, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Work/life balance commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED