Patient Care Technician- 4S- Full-time
About The Position
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the PCT I at Franciscan performs delegated patient care activities in a manner that is aligned with the age-specific and beneficial needs of the patient. PCT I is an entry level position whose job functions include providing Activities of Daily Living, data collection, patient transporting, and answering calls. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Perform activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, oral care, grooming (shaving), urinary catheter and ostomy care; assist with meals and feeding; assist with positioning, ambulation, and mobilization; assist with elimination and toileting. Screening/Collection/Recording data & information: vital signs, intake & output, weights, specimen collection. Restock patient room and unit supplies, perform equipment checks. Transport patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, bassinet. Answer patient call-lights, telephones, Vocera. Acute Care Specialty unit that takes care of adult patients who need medical and nursing care for a serious illness or after surgery. We provide general nursing care, medication management, post-operative recovery, and patient education. We focus on stabilizing and preparing for the transition to the next level of care, whether that is home, acute rehabilitation, or long-term care.
Requirements
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Prior PCT experience in another acute care health care organization
- After completion of Franciscan PCT In-training program
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma/GED
- Nursing student after having completed 1st semester of clinicals
Responsibilities
- Perform activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, oral care, grooming (shaving), urinary catheter and ostomy care; assist with meals and feeding; assist with positioning, ambulation, and mobilization; assist with elimination and toileting.
- Screening/Collection/Recording data & information: vital signs, intake & output, weights, specimen collection.
- Restock patient room and unit supplies, perform equipment checks.
- Transport patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, bassinet.
- Answer patient call-lights, telephones, Vocera.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
