Patient Care Technician - Short Stay Unit - 2024/2025/2026 RN New Grads ONLY
Job Description
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Join the Patient Care Technician (PCT) team at Avera!
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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 :
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- 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.
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Job Summary
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- 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.
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Education and / or Experience
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- 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.
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Certification / Licensure / Registrations
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Nursing assistant certification preferred, but not required.
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Work Schedule
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Ability to work various shifts as scheduled, and to work every other weekend and holiday rotations
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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
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$17.50 - $23.00 per hour
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What Makes Avera Special?