Patient Care Technician I

Columbus Regional Health•Columbus, IN

11d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician I works on a 21-bed Medical/Surgical floor with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6. Patients may be recovering from surgeries or bariatric procedures, recovering from strokes, or receiving treatment for other medical conditions. Working with a nurse, the technician supports patients’ experience and safety and is often one of the first and most frequently seen faces on the unit. The role includes responding to call lights and questions, helping patients with activities of daily living, and taking vital signs. The base hourly rate is $16.73. Individual compensation is based on years of directly relevant experience and may include applicable shift differentials and premium pay. A comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions; positions with at least 16 hours per week are benefit eligible. The posting describes a 12-hour schedule with a holiday and weekend requirement, but the schedule details are shown as placeholders.

Requirements

Verifiable work experience upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
Regular standing and frequent walking and pushing or pulling.
Frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare-related work experience is preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is encouraged but not required. Training and time to acquire certification are provided after employment for those who do not have it.