Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Orthopedic Unit - RN Students (Dec 2024/May-Aug 2025 grad dates)

Join the Patient Care Technician (PCT) team at Avera!

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter . .

Are you looking to gain hands-on hospital experience prior to graduating?

Then this position is for you!

If you are currently attending an accredited nursing program (RN ONLY) with an intended graduation date in December 2024/May-August 2025, you are qualified to apply!

Have you ever had a loved one in the hospital? Then you know how important this role is. A Patient Care Technicians (PCT) role will give you the opportunity to serve as a liaison between healthcare professionals through strong people, customer service and critical thinking skills.

Position Highlights:

• We appreciate our Patient Care Technicians (PCT)! We encourage you to become a member of the Patient Care Support Governance Council who collaborates with nursing leader to identify ways to celebrate successes and develop innovative ways to improve the role.
• No Experience? We provide paid on the job training and no certification needed.
• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

Job Summary

• The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides physical and psychological care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• The Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs clinical patient care duties and attend the nursing station to perform reception duties, requisition supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to provide care in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with your team.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• This position requires you to be 16 years of age or older.

Certification/Licensure/Registrations

• Nursing assistant certification preferred, but not required.

Work Schedule

• Ability to work various shifts as scheduled

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $17.50 - $23.00 per hour

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