Patient Care Tech
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated basic patient-care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT assists nursing staff in providing care in accordance with the PCT’s skills and training and the department’s needs. The PCT also helps the patient-care team maintain a clean, organized, and safe care environment, complies with hospital policies and procedures, and observes State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel. The role is with TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, qualifying CNA or PCT credentials or experience, and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of the employment start date. One year of PCT experience is preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or documented Patient Care Tech (PCT) experience.
- Alternatively, may be a former RN nursing student who has successfully completed the first nursing clinical semester, or have completed a State-approved CNA course, or hold a CNA certificate.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment start date.
Nice To Haves
- One year of PCT experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate care for the patient populations served in the department.
- Maintain a safe environment.
- Communicate pertinent information to appropriate individuals.
- Deliver compassionate, holistic care while supporting patients’ rights and dignity.
- Document patient-care information in the appropriate computer screens.
- Assist assigned patients with activities of daily living.
- Assist nursing staff under Registered Nurse supervision with delegated patient-care services.
- Help maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe patient-care environment.
- Comply with hospital policies and procedures and observe State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
