Patient Care Technician

Join Our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Patient Care Technicians to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.

As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess.

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety for a specific patient population (ANA Standards of Delegation, 2004). Employee must be able to successfully complete job specific orientation, competencies, and meet/exceed standards as identified in the criteria based performance appraisal. PCTs must demonstrate awareness of patient’s rights in all aspects of patient care and reports issue to appropriate person. The PCT demonstrates leadership through coordination of unit equipment and activities. Communicates to the RN pertinent findings or observations noted while providing patient care and comfort. Assist professional staff with basic life support principles.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

• Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire.

• Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred

• Successfully completes PCT classes as required by care center/unit.

  
  

Deaconess uses the EPIC Medical Record System