Patient Care Technician (5 West Med/Surg)

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360WHO WE AREWith 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTUnder the direction of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT I perform delegated patient care activities in a manner that is aligned with the age specific needs of the patient to ensure safe, accurate, and high-quality care.PCT I is an entry level position whose job functions include but are not limited to providing for a patient's activities of daily living (ADLs); limited screening, collection, and recording of data and information; maintenance of unit supplies and equipment; patient transporting; answering call-lights, telephone, Vocera.Surgical PatientsCardiac, Respiratory and Medical PatientsPost Stroke and TIA patientsPost Cath lab without interventionPatient Care Assistant to patient Ratio 1:8-1Shifts are 12 hours. 6-6 with a weekend and holiday rotationQUALIFICATIONSPreferred High School Diploma/GED1 year Healthcare experience as a patient care technician or similar position RequiredBasic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart AssociationCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - .Franciscan Patient Care Assistant Program (FPCAP) - Franciscan AllianceTRAVEL IS REQUIRED:Never or RarelyEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.