Patient Care Tech - Night Shift
About the role
Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron, Ohio (a partnership with Summa Health) is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping patients overcome disabling injuries and illnesses. The hospital specializes in intensive rehab for stroke recovery, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. A compassionate, multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a supportive, healing environment. Joint Commission-accredited and certified in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, Summa Rehab Hospital is nationally recognized — including being named one of America’s Best Rehab Hospitals by Newsweek — for delivering patient-centered care that helps individuals regain independence.
Located in the heart of Akron, “The Rubber City,” the hospital offers the opportunity to work in a community rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Local attractions include Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, the Akron Art Museum, the Akron Zoo, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Towpath Trail, the Goodyear Blimp, and Blossom Music Center.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, Summa Rehab Hospital offers robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs designed to enhance the employee experience, recognize and celebrate achievements, and encourage feedback through platforms such as “My Ernest Journey” and the Engagement Survey (“You Spoke, We Listened”).
Benefits
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- Flexible and Health Savings Account options available
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Competitive compensation and shift differentials
- PCT Career Path pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
- Earned Time Off — start accruing vacation time on start date
- Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
- Nursing Preceptor bonus program
- Continuing education opportunities
Qualifications
- C.N.A. Certification preferred
- Experience as a C.N.A. or Patient Care Technician required
- Current CPR certification required
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- CNA license preferred but required in the following states: ID, UT, WY (SC only required if beds are licensed as a skilled nursing unit)
- STNA preferred in OH
- One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred
Skills
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
- Awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
- Clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Appropriate use of supplies and equipment
- General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Responsibilities
- Working under the supervision of a registered nurse, primarily responsible for providing direct bedside care to patients
- Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice