Patient Care Technician

• Cardiac Observation Unit (PCT)
• Gateway Deaconess Health System
• 3.

5 Newburgh, IN Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Toileting assistance Patient transfer methods No experience needed High school diploma or GED Experience working with cardiac care patients Personal grooming assistance End-of-life care Clinical assessment documentation Bed linen changing Patient hygiene assistance Patient treatment Oral hygiene assistance Cardiovascular patient monitoring Bathing assistance Entry level

Full Job Description Campus:

Gateway Unit:

Cardiac Observation Unit (COU)

Shift:

Night Shift Benefits:

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer: Flexible work schedules 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 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 COU is a cardiac-focused department that is utilized for admitting and recovering Cath Lab procedures such as heart catheterizations, structural heart procedures, peripheral vascular angiograms, Cardioversions, Anti-Arrhythmic admissions, ablations, pacemaker / defibrillator implants, loop recorders, EP studies, and CABG surgeries. The GW COU currently provides PACU recoveries for patients that have received anesthesia for procedures such as A-Fib ablations, TAVR procedures, LAAO procedures, and device implants. The COU is 27 bed unit that operates 24/7/365. The GW COU admits Simple Observation Cardiology patients as well as arrhythmias and rule-out chest pain in addition to all the procedures listed above

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.

Other Key Words:

Entry-Level Patient Care Technician, No Experience Required, Paid Training Provided, On-the-Job Training, Career Growth, CNA, PCT, COU, cardiovascular