Patient Care Technician - Very Part Time

ThedaCare

13d • 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 delivers compassionate, safe care while supporting continuous growth and professional development.

This position is on a 10-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at ThedaCare Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain Hospital. The unit cares for patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic procedures, neurological conditions, and other life-altering trauma. The PCT works with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Physiatrists to provide high-quality, patient-centered care that helps patients regain independence and improve their quality of life.

The position is very part-time, scheduled for 12 hours per week (0.3 FTE), with variable 12-hour shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Every third weekend (Friday through Sunday) and two to three holidays are required. Nursing students are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Must be at least 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Nursing students are encouraged to apply.

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 their questions.
• Identify and escalate changes in patient status or 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

• Health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED