Patient Care Technician - Neuro Surgical (PCT) - Gateway

Campus: Gateway

Unit: Neuro Surgical

Shift: Nights

Benefits:

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible work schedules
• Payactiv- Earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

Job Overview:

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you'll work closely with nurses to provide hands-on care and support to patients. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal hygiene, including bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and changing linens
• Helping patients with mobility, repositioning, and transfers
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Documenting important information in patient charts
• Providing compassionate care, including support for patients nearing the end of life

This role involves exposure to bodily fluids and dynamic and sensitive situations. If you're compassionate, resilient, and detail-oriented, you'll play a vital role in ensuring quality care and making a real difference in our patients lives.

Unit Description:

The Neuro Surgical unit in the Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital at Deaconess Gateway is comprised of 32 inpatient beds with a 5 bed short stay pod within the core of the unit. Staff cares for pre- and post-operative Neurosurgical patients such as those that undergo neck, back, or brain surgery. In addition to surgical patients, the staff also cares for patients with select Neurological conditions and those with head/neck/back pain. Blood transfusions and select IV infusions are given in the unit's short stay pod when needed. Staff works with the specialty doctors to provide the best care possible to our patients. Teamwork and a positive attitude are highly valued.

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 complete PCT classes as required by care center/unit
• Must be able to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Other Key Words: Entry-Level Patient Care Technician, No Experience Required, Paid Training Provided, On-the-Job Training, Career Growth, CNA, PCT, D4