Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Ortho Unit - Days

Compensation/Benefits $14.29-$23.34/hr. depending on previous work experience Evening differential $1.50/hr. Night differential $1.75/hr. Weekend differential $1.75/hr. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement Departmental Overview Ortho is a 32 bed orthopedic floor. We also take med/surg overflow and cardiac overflow. We are a center of excellence with certifications in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacements and Hip Fractures. Job Summary Provides basic patient care Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment Takes and records vital sign (VS) data and relays to patient's nurse Provides general nursing care and routine treatment /procedures Facilitates processing of patients Provides clerical receptionist support Provides coordinating support Performs additional duties related to the specific needs of the department Education High school diploma or equivalent GED Certification as a nursing assistant or 6 months of recent experience as a nursing assistant Experience Six (6) months of recent experience as a nursing assistant Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or one clinical semester of nursing school or successful completion of an acute care nurse aide course; or six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare position can be substituted for the experience (Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience). Licensure/Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re‑training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re‑training for duration of employment Certified Nursing Assistant preferred Schedule 7a-7p Work Shift Day Position Type Regular Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr