Patient Care Tech/NA in Training FT

Trinity Health•Mason City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training Program is a temporary training position created to prepare colleagues without prior Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience or training for placement into a permanent PCT/Nursing Assistant role. The program provides foundational education and hands-on clinical experience necessary to safely assist with patient care under direct supervision. Upon successful completion of the program and all required competencies, colleagues will transition into a Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant position. Duties may vary by shift and/or be unit-specific based on operational needs. Program Overview The PCT Training Program consists of classroom instruction and skills lab practice delivered over a two-week period. Program Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Program Structure: Weeks 1: Classroom instruction and skills lab training Week 2: Hospital Wide Orientation – Monday 7:45 AM Nursing orientation – Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Program Completion Requirements Acceptance into the Patient Care Technician Training Program Mandatory full attendance at all scheduled training sessions Successful completion of all program coursework and clinical requirements within the timeframe identified in the job offer Failure to attend or complete any portion of the program will result in removal from the training program. Post-Program Role Upon successful completion of the program, colleagues will be placed into a Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant position working 12-hour shifts, which may include: Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. Position requires rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

No prior CNA or PCT experience required
Must be 16 years of age or older
All pre-employment requirements must be successfully completed prior to the program start date, including: Drug screen, Physical, Background check