What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg position at Avera?
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, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. # Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Patient Care Technician (PCT)! # Position Highlights: Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1! Options for Free Health Insurance! 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 Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve. Job Summary Under the direct guidance of the nurse, the Patient Care Tech/PCT is accountable for direct routine patient care activities for patients to promote comfort, maintain or enhance their function abilities and contribute to their overall plan of care.# In addition, they will perform receptionist and clerical duties for nursing service including communication tasks and computer entry. Knowledge of facility procedures, standing orders, phone and paging system is imperative.# Education and/or Experience Due to the operation of certain power equipment, the legal minimum age for this position is at least 18 years old. Previous work experience in a hospital or long term care setting preferred, but not required. Licensure/Certification/Registration Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 6 months of start date and must be maintained. Nursing assistant certification preferred but not required. Work Schedule 7:00am-7:30pm, 7:00pm-7:30am; 72 hours every 2 weeks Weekend rotation: every third Holiday rotation: every other Pay 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?
Salary : $18 - $23
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