What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med/Surg Observation - Nights position at Norman Regional Health System?
Compensation / Benefits
- $13.21-$21.58/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.
Our Medical Surgical Observation Unit is a fast paced 16 bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit. Common problems seen in our unit include chest pain, syncope, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and diabetes. Our nurse to patient ratio ranges from 4-6 patients depending on acuity. Our patient care tech ratio can range from 8-16 patients. Our care team includes a Charge Nurse, staff nurses and patient care techs with support from respiratory, lab, and case management departments. We orient new patient care techs with a 4-6 week orientation program with a dedicated preceptor team. Take the next step of your Nursing journey and join our amazing Medical Surgical Observation Unit, where our Nurses and patient care techs always deliver professional and compassionate care.
Job Summary
- Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
Qualifications
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent GED required.
- Completion of a recognized patient care training program or one clinical semester of nursing school preferred.
Experience
- Required to be at least 18 years of age.
- Applicants must have a minimum of six (6) months of experience in a healthcare setting.
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for this requirement.
(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.
- Training and competencies specific to a department may be required to be maintained during employment.
Schedule
Varies
Work Shift
Night
Position Type
Regular Full Time
Salary : $13 - $22
