PCT PRN
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT assists nursing staff in providing care appropriate to the PCT’s skills and training and the department’s needs. The PCT also helps the patient care team maintain a clean, organized, and safe care environment, complies with hospital policies and procedures, and observes State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel. This is a PRN position at TriStar Summit Medical Center. The facility is a 230-plus-bed comprehensive center serving Davidson, Wilson, and surrounding counties, with a Level III Trauma Center and acute care services including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics and spine, rehabilitation, and women’s services. It is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or documented Patient Care Technician (PCT) experience.
- Eligible preparation includes being a former RN nursing student who successfully completed the first nursing clinical semester, completion of a state-approved CNA course, or a CNA certificate.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of the employment start date.
Nice To Haves
- One year of PCT experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate care for the patient populations served in the department.
- Maintain a safe patient care environment.
- Communicate pertinent information to appropriate individuals.
- Deliver compassionate, holistic care while supporting patients’ rights and dignity.
- Document patient care information in the appropriate computer screens.
- Assist assigned patients with activities of daily living.
- Help maintain a clean and well-organized patient care environment.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
- Free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
