Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Trauma/Surgical Services
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. In collaboration with the care team, the PCT contributes to patient outcomes and the department’s goals by delivering compassionate, safe care and demonstrating a commitment to continuous growth and professional development. The role requires compliance with department-specific competencies. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled for 30 hours per week (0.75 FTE) at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah in Neenah, Wisconsin. Shifts are variable: 5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m. The position includes every-third-weekend and holiday rotations.
Requirements
- Must be 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 stand, stoop, walk, bend, push, and pull, and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient-care procedures.
- Comply with department-specific competencies.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous healthcare experience preferred.
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 questions or guide patients to appropriate support.
- Identify and escalate changes in patient status or patient risks to help prevent a crisis.
- Collect clinical data and information about patients 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
- Benefits-eligible position.
- Lifestyle engagement offerings, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder and Ripple), and mental health support.
- Access and affordability offerings, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
