Patient Care Technician

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.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

 

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 Technician performs duties relative to patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.  The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting nursing personnel in providing patient care support tasks (not requiring licensed personnel) in their assigned area and performing other support duties as assigned but not limited to, such as clerical, cleaning, and supply stocking.

Education and/or Experience


High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Patient Care Tech or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
On-the-job training provided.  Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.


Work Schedule


Varied Shifts; 72hrs/2wks


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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