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St. Catherine Hospital Patient Care Tech in East Chicago, Indiana
Patient Care Tech
Job ID44165 Nursing Services St. Catherine HospitalIMCU SC 6W East Chicago,IN Part-time (Non-Benefit Eligible),Night/Evening,11pm-7:30am + 3pm-11:30pm + rotating weekends and holidays. Variety of Shifts Hours/Pay Period:49 FTE:0.7
Minimum Hourly Rate: $17.15 + BONUS Eligible Position -(Based on experience)
$BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION$
Position Summary
Are you looking for a team focused and energizing role on a Nursing Floor? Then St Catherine Hospital's Patient Care Tech position may be what you are looking for! The Patient Care Tech provides basic patient care and function as a CNA. The Patient Care Tech practices in accordance with current established standards of care, the Policies and Procedure of the Hospital, the Powers Health policies and procedures, and supports the mission and philosophy of Powers Health.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides basic care to patients under the guidelines set forth according to Hospital policies and procedures.
- Answers call lights, telephones, and/or respond to patient requests; acts on routine requests and/or relays information to proper personnel.
- Serves patient food trays, snacks, and/or nourishment
- Assists with patient mobility, (i.e., lifts, positions patient in bed, transfer between wheelchair and bed, and between cart and bed)
- Assists with patient ambulation as directed.
- Assists in preparing patient transfer and/or discharge.
- Transports patients to designated areas of Hospital as necessary or directed.
- Collects and labels specimens to be sent to the Laboratory.
- Assist with pick-up/delivering of requisitions, supplies, specimens, blood, equipment, reports and other items necessary to ensure the efficient operations of the unit.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and aseptic environment in assigned work areas.
Education/Experience
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Education equivalent to high school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a certified nurse assistant training course or one year satisfactory work performance as a nurse assistant.
- Current valid State certification is strongly recommended.
- Maintains current CPR Certification.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform required competencies within allotted time periods.
Comprehensive Benefits Program (Not all inclusive)
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Life insurance and disability coverage options
- Fitness center discount program
- Tuition assistance and career development
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness, reward and recognition programs
- Employee Assistance Program - Counseling, nutritional and financial education, etc.
- Perks - Instant Discounts and Exclusive Deals on hotels, food, clothing, etc.