Patient Care Technician- Surgical Observation Unit-Full Time- Days

Mercy • Oklahoma City, OK

14d

About The Position

Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Technician assists with individualized patient care to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness. The role works cooperatively with others as part of a team, recognizes the importance of group goals, and performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

The position is in the Surgical Observation Unit and is full-time on days. Applicants need a high school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, enrollment in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, or must be age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program, and/or be a current Mercy co-worker. No prior experience is required. Where applicable, Mercy provides a required 175-hour training program, completed during new-hire orientation within 90 days of hire. BLS certification is required within one month of hire, and PCA competencies must be completed within three months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through a high school curriculum; alternatively, be age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program, and/or be a current Mercy co-worker.
• No previous experience required.
• If no previous experience, complete Mercy's required 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire, in accordance with state guidelines.
• Obtain BLS certification within one month of hire.
• Complete PCA competencies within three months of hire.
• Regularly push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
• Be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individualized patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a team and support group goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

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