Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Observation Unit - FT - Days

Compensation / Benefits

• $13.21-$21.58/hr depending on previous work experience.
• Evening differential $1.50/hr.
• Night differential $1.75/hr.
• Weekend differential $1.75/hr.
• PRN differential $1.75/hr.

Our Medical Surgical Observation Unit is a fast paced 24 bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit. Common problems seen in our unit include chest pain, syncope, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and diabetes. Our nurse to patient ratio ranges from 4-6 patients depending on acuity. Our patient care tech ratio can range from 8-16 patients. Our care team includes a Charge Nurse, staff nurses and patient care techs with support from respiratory, lab, and case management departments. We orient new patient care techs with a 4-6 week orientation program with a dedicated preceptor team. Take the next step of your Nursing journey and join our amazing Medical Surgical Observation Unit, where our Nurses and patient care techs always deliver professional and compassionate care.

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized patient care training program or one clinical semester of nursing school preferred.

Experience

• Required to be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants must have a minimum of six (6) months of experience in a healthcare setting.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for this requirement.

(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
• Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) certification preferred.
• Training and competencies specific to a department may be required to be maintained during employment.