Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg Unit - Par-time (benefits eligible)

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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.

Do you want to start your career in healthcare or are you seeking a "forever" career? Then come and join Avera as a Patient Care Technician (PCT)!

$5,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for $5,000 sign-on bonus paid out over 24 months!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Advancement: Opportunities are available if you desire career growth in a healthcare field.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve by providing direct care.

Job Summary

• Responsible to provide clerical/reception support for clinical care of patients on designated unit.
• Primarily works in the inpatient nursing departments of Med/Surg and Women's Center, but will cross-train to the Emergency Department
• Performs blood glucose test, accurately and timely, including point-of-care (POC) documentation for defined quality controls.
• Maintains accurate and concise records, documenting promptly all pertinent information in the patient’s EMR.
• Responsible for preparation of rooms for admissions, return from surgery/transfers, and transportation of patients throughout the facility.
• Provides patients with dietary needs such as calling for meal selection; tray set-up and assistance with feeding.
• Provides ADLs for patients, including bed linen changes and maintaining clean, orderly patient rooms.
• A sincere desire to provide the highest quality of care for patients.
• The ability to provide care in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with your team.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must be 16 years of age.
• BLS certifications required within 90 days of hire.
• MN CNA and CPI certification required within 6 months of hire.

Work Schedule

• Night Shifts: 7:00pm-7:30am; 48 hours every 2 weeks
  • Every third weekend
  • 2 holidays per year
  • Occasional call time

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $18.25 - $24.00 per hour