What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - PCU - Full Time Days position at Northwest Health - Porter?
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
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- L-IN- Cert Nurse Asst
Behaviors
Preferred- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization