Patient Care Technician

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 Tech (PCT) role will give you the opportunity to serve as a liaison between healthcare professionals through strong people, customer service and critical thinking skills.

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 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.

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Job Summary

• The Patient Care Technician performs duties related to patient care under the direct guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• The Patient Care Technician are responsible for clerical duties as well.

Education and/or Experience

• High school graduate or GED is preferred.
• Must be 16 or older.
• Previous work in a hospital or long-term care facility is preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registrations

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) registry preferred but not required.
• BLS completed within 6 months of start date is required and must be maintained.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment is required.
• Certification requirements to be maintained while working in department.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday; 80 hours every 2 weeks
  • Day shifts

Pay

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

• $17.50 - $23.00 per hour

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