Patient Care Tech (PCU) - Full time, Nights - Mercy Jefferson

About the role

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals.

Responsibilities

• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.
• Serves cardiac patients, acute respiratory patients, and those with other disease processes requiring intermediate care.
• Works in a fast-paced environment combining aspects of the emergency department and intensive care unit.
• Builds strong assessment skills and teamwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT, or enrollment in a healthcare career program.
• Required 175-hour training program provided by Mercy.
• BLS certification within one month of hire.
• Completion of PCT competencies within three months of hire.
• Minimum physical requirements: pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT, or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: Required 175-hour training program provided by Mercy.
• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCT competencies within three months of hire.
• Other: Minimum physical requirements as described above.

Skills

• Strong assessment skills.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to perform various duties as needed.

Benefits

Mercy offers outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

The position is 36 hours per week, nights.