Patient Care Technician - PCU - Full Time Days - Community Health Systems : Job Details

Job Description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated patient care services in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department within the Acute Care Setting. The PCT works under the clinical direction of the registered nurse (RN).

Patient Care Technician Full Time, Days Position in the Progressive Care Unit at Northwest Health - Porter Hospital

* Full time: 36 hours, 12 hour shifts

* Days: 6a-6p

* Eligible for shift differential

Join a patient centered team committed to not only supporting our patients but each other! Compassionate Caring is our Calling

About this unit:

This is a fast paced area that acts as critical care step-down from ICU, which includes cardiac and neuro patients, as well as patients at an acuity too high for med/surg

Why should you join us?

Northwest Health includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. Porter Hospital has won numerous awards including the Heart Failure - Gold Plus and Stroke Treatment Silver awards by the American Heart Association. For continuing education, local colleges and universities such as Purdue, Indiana University, Valparaiso and more are easily accessible.

Employment Requirements:

* Successful completion of drug screen

* Employment background check

Porter Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, disability, veteran status or national origin.

Education:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure & Certification:

* BLS required

* 1+ year(s) of experience in an acute care setting preferred