Patient Care Tech

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Patient Care Tech opening with Parkridge East Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Parkridge East Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

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  Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

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  Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

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  Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

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  Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

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  Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

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  401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

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  Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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  Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

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  Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

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  Colleague recognition program

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  Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Patient Care Tech for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

What you will do in this role:

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  Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in his/her department.

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  Maintain a safe environment.

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  Communicate pertinent information to appropriate individuals.

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  Deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

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  Document patient care information in the appropriate computer screens.

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  You will assist with ADL’s for assigned patients.

What qualifications you will need:

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  High School Diploma or GED required.

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  State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or documented Patient Care Tech (PCT) experience required.

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  Can be former RN Nursing student who has successfully completed the first nursing clinical semester or Completion of State approved CNA course, or CNA certificate.

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  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment start date.

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  1 year of PCT experience preferred.

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120 bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.