Patient Care Tech

Ascension • Oshkosh, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Patient Care Tech at Mercy Hospital in the Stepdown Intermediate Care department. The position is full-time nights. The Patient Care Tech will deliver compassionate bedside care by assisting patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and personal needs are met throughout their stay. They will streamline patient movement by safely guiding individuals through admission, transfer, and discharge processes to create a welcoming, low-stress environment. The role also involves acting as a vital link in patient safety by observing physical, mental, and emotional changes and immediately alerting the nursing team to maintain proactive care. Additionally, the Patient Care Tech will ensure seamless care continuity by accurately documenting patient interactions and vital information in official health records, and maintain a safe, healing environment by sanitizing patient rooms, organizing supplies, and ensuring medical equipment is clean, fully stocked, and ready for immediate use.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed from the state of Wisconsin, and in Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in a hospital setting obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate bedside care by assisting patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and personal needs are met throughout their stay.
• Streamline patient movement by safely guiding individuals through admission, transfer, and discharge processes to create a welcoming, low-stress environment.
• Act as a vital link in patient safety by observing physical, mental, and emotional changes and immediately alerting the nursing team to maintain proactive care.
• Ensure seamless care continuity by accurately documenting patient interactions and vital information in official health records.
• Maintain a safe, healing environment by sanitizing patient rooms, organizing supplies, and ensuring medical equipment is clean, fully stocked, and ready for immediate use.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED