Patient care technician

Avera Health
Utica, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2024 CLOSED ON 8/25/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient care technician position at Avera Health?

Only applicants that currently work at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, in the Med Surg Unit, are eligible to apply.

Join the team at Avera!

Award Winning Health Care : Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture : Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.

Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera : Competitive pay, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is looking for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our Team!

Position Highlights :

  • We appreciate our Patient Care Technicians (PCT)! We encourage you to become a member of the Patient Care Support Governance Council who collaborates with nursing leader to identify ways to celebrate successes and develop innovative ways to improve the role.
  • No Experience? We provide paid on the job training and no certification needed.
  • Career Growth : Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.

Job Summary

  • The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is accountable for assisting the RNs and LPNs with clerical and routine duties as well as assisting in the department operations and delivery of care as need or assigned.
  • Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times.
  • Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.
  • Provides care / service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.

Education and / or Experience

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
  • Must be 16 years of age.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

Varied Shifts; PRN (as needed)

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.50 - $23.00 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?

Last updated : 2024-08-16

Salary : $18 - $23

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