Patient Care Technician- Med/Surg- FT
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician I (PCT I) performs delegated patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Care is aligned with the patient’s age-specific and beneficial needs. This entry-level role includes assisting with activities of daily living, collecting data, transporting patients, and answering calls.
Requirements
- Nursing student who has completed the first semester of clinicals.
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
- Prior PCT experience in another acute care health care organization.
- Completion of the Franciscan PCT In-training program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association; Franciscan will provide training and recertification as needed.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, grooming and shaving, urinary catheter and ostomy care, meals and feeding, positioning, ambulation and mobilization, elimination, and toileting.
- Collect and record vital signs, intake and output, weights, and specimens.
- Restock patient room and unit supplies and perform equipment checks.
- Transport patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, or bassinet.
- Answer patient call-lights and telephones, including Vocera.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available in the benefits section of its career site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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