Patient Care Technician Inpatient - Orthopedics
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver to patients during scheduled work periods and provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The position is in the inpatient orthopedics department and is scheduled for 16 hours per week, with every other weekend required. Picked-up shifts receive incentivized pay. The unit uses a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to patient care and holds Advanced Orthopedic Certification by the Joint Commission. Education opportunities are available to support staff career growth.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- For work in North Dakota, if not a CNA, be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry after completing training and competency validation or within four months of initial employment.
- For work in Wisconsin, be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or be a student nurse enrolled at a Wisconsin Board of Nursing-approved school who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
- Assist with daily living activities, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
- Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
- Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
- Provide one-on-one patient care when necessary for safe care.
- Use communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills in daily work.
Benefits
- Incentivized pay for picked-up shifts
- Education opportunities for staff career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
