Patient Care Technician
Join our dedicated team as a Patient Care Technician at our Level 3 Trauma Center, where you'll provide essential care and support to patients under the guidance of experienced nurses and physicians. You'll play a vital role in monitoring health status, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our patients. Be part of a compassionate team that makes a difference in the lives of those in need, at a facility renowned for its 24 / 7 expert care during medical emergencies.
Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Patient Care Technician provides basic direct and indirect patient care. This includes taking and documenting vital signs, answering call lights, assisting patients with activities such as daily living and transfers and other clerical duties. Principle Responsibilities include :
- Observes, collects, and documents health status data as assigned.
- Performs personal care / interventions as assigned.
- Performs clerical duties and assists with patient registration.
- Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
Required Qualifications include :
Must meet one of the following requirements : 18 years of age OR : 17 years of age with high school diploma or GEDMust meet one of the following requirements : Completion of one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program OR : Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program OR : Completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program OR : NREMT certification upon hire OR : Previous direct patient care experienceMust meet one of the requirements below : Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR : Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR : Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hirePhysical Demands include :
Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequentlyPay Range : $21.24 to $29.76 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and / or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefits include :
Medical / DentalPTO / Time AwayRetirement Savings PlansLife InsuranceShort-term / Long-term DisabilityPaid Caregiver LeaveVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicableStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramAllina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer