PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - EMERGENCY ROOM

Patient Care Technician - Emergency Room

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our EMERGENCY ROOM team!

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the patient care team and is responsible for assisting with providing patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse.

HOURS: Part Time 0.6 FTE, 48 Hours Biweekly

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of a nursing assistant course beneficial.
• Graduation from an accredited program for Health Unit Coordinators, or training/education to meet job requirements beneficial.
• One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting beneficial.
• CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Tech) certification, or obtained within 18 months of hire. This includes continuing education credits/CEUs needed to maintain applicable certification.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of principles of aseptic techniques.
• Possesses knowledge and ability to implement emergency, fire, and disaster protocols.
• Possesses knowledge and ability to implement safe and effective infection control procedures in accordance with the unit's policies and procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of and utilizes the occurrence reporting system in accordance with guidelines set forth by the unit.
• Demonstrates competence in basic computer skills.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Wisconsin Rapids. It includes Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital, Aspirus Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa and Rome, Aspirus Heart & Vascular, Aspirus UW Cancer Center, Aspirus Wound & Hyperbarics, Aspirus Joint Center, and Aspirus Therapies. The emergency department is a Level III Trauma Center. It has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health four consecutive years.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Credentials: Essential: * CNA OR EMT