Patient Care Tech Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Position Purpose
The PCT, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.
Shifts Available
Shifts Available: 6:30 am-3:00pm; 2:30pm-11:00pm, 10:30pm-7:00am
Status: Full-time, Part-time Every Other Weekend and Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.
Required Education / Licensure
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term)
- Successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course
- Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.
What You Will Do
Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success.
The PCT assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection.
A PCT will collect and send specimens including blood and blood cultures and inserts and removes peripheral IV catheters.
They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.
Additional Information
2 East cares for high acuity surgical patients who require frequent monitoring, multiple lines/tubes, and complex nursing care.
The 32-bed unit specializes in Core Surgical Services, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery.
Additional Surgical Populations include General Surgery, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery; a fast paced, dynamic unit known for High volume and high patient turnover.
Total Rewards And Benefits
- Competitive compensation, DAILY PAY Benefits effective Day One!
- No waiting periods.
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability. - Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Savings Plan
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.