Patient Care Technician - Neuro Unit

ThedaCare • Neenah, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position is on the 16–19-bed Neuro unit at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah, which provides inpatient and intermediate care for patients with strokes, brain surgery, and spine conditions and serves as a stepdown from the ICU. The hospital is a Level II trauma center, and the unit cares for a higher-acuity patient population.

The schedule is two 12-hour night shifts in week one and three 12-hour night shifts in week two, totaling 60 hours every two weeks. Shifts run from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Every third weekend (Friday through Sunday) and a rotating holiday schedule are required. The role requires compliance with department-specific competencies.

Requirements

• Must be 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 or concerns.
• Identify and escalate changes in patient status or patient 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

• Whole-person wellness approach.
• Health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder and Ripple), and mental health support.
• Minimal or zero copays and team member cost-sharing premiums.
• Daycare access.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed