Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Avera Health

Dell Rapids, SD 57022

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Patient Care Technician

    **Only applicants who currently work at Avera Behavioral Health Center in Senior Unit are eligible to apply**

    Join the Patient Care Technician (PCT) team at Avera!

    Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nations 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of Americas 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.

    Have you ever had a loved one in the hospital? Then you know how important this role is. A Patient Care Technicians (PCT) role will give you the opportunity to serve as a liaison between healthcare professionals through strong people, customer service and critical thinking skills.

    **May be eligible for a $750 Sign-On Bonus**

    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 theireducation 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.
    • May be eligible for a $750 Sign-On Bonus

    Job Summary

    • The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides physical and psychological care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
    • The Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs clinical patient care duties and attend the nursing station to perform reception duties, requisition supplies, and equipment.
    • Ability to provide care in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with your team.

    Education and/or Experience

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
    • This position requires you to be 16 years of age or older.

    Certification/Licensure/Registrations

    • Nursing assistant certification preferred, but not required.

    Work Schedule

    • Ability to work various shifts as scheduled

    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?

  • Candidate Profile

    Qualification High School
  • Job Benefit(s)

    Health Insurance