Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Renal Unit (CRU) (PCT) - Midtown

Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Renal Unit (CRU) - Midtown

Job Category: Nursing Support Requisition Number: PATIE016240

Campus: Deaconess Midtown Unit: Cardiac Renal Unit (CRU) Shift: Full Time Nights

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedules
• Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
• Payactiv- Earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

Job Overview:

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you'll work closely with nurses to provide hands-on care and support to patients. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal hygiene, including bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and changing linens
• Helping patients with mobility, repositioning, and transfers
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Must be able to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Documenting important information in patient charts
• Providing compassionate care, including support for patients nearing the end of life

This role involves exposure to bodily fluids and dynamic and sensitive situations. If you're compassionate, resilient, and detail-oriented, you'll play a vital role in ensuring quality care and making a real difference in our patients' lives.

Unit Description:

The Cardiac Renal Unit (previously MRCC) is a 39 bed unit on the 5th floor of our Midtown Campus. The Cardiac Renal unit integrates care for the patient from adulthood through geriatrics. The "CRU" manages the care of patients requiring telemetry monitoring, patients experiencing cardiovascular/renal problems including: renal insufficiency/failure, Heart Failure, Unstable Angina/MI, Pre Open Heart Surgery, Dysrhythmias and other cardiovascular/renal conditions.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

• Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire.
• Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Successfully complete PCT classes as required by care center/unit.

Salary and Compensation:

We aim to offer a salary that reflects the experience you bring to our team. While the posted range shows the full potential for this role, most offers are made within a range that aligns with typical experience levels for similar positions.

Other Key Words: Entry-Level Patient Care Technician, No Experience required, paid training provided, on-the-job training, career growth, CNA, PCT, CRU, MRCC//5500/5600

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