Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg (PCT)

Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg (PCT)

Job Category: Nursing Support

Requisition Number: PATIE011572

Location: Morganfield, KY 42437, USA

Description

Full Time Night Shift

Benefits:

• 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:

Deaconess Union County Hospital opened in 1946 and serves the Morganfield, KY community. The critical access hospital has 25 beds.

Deaconess Union County Hospital offers a 24-hour emergency department, a hospital-based ambulance service and a full range of diagnostic services including lab, imaging and mammography, as well as physical therapy, cardiopulmonary care, and surgical services.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

• Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire
• Completion of high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Successfully complete PCT classes as required by care center/unit

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