Patient Care Technician - Short Stay Unit - 2024/2025/2026 RN New Grads ONLY
Only applicants who are currently 2025 / 2026 RN New Grads are eligible to apply
Join the Patient Care Technician (PCT) 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.
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.
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 Satisfaction : Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
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.
- Currently enrolled in an RN accredited program.
- 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, and to work every other weekend and holiday rotations
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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