Patient Care Technician III - Med Surg Unit

Join the 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.

 Avera is looking for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our Team!

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!

Job Summary

• The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is accountable for assisting the RNs and LPNs with clerical and routine duties as well as assisting in the department operations and delivery of care as need or assigned.
• Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship. 
• Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum age to 16 years of age; and
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Certified as a Nurse Assistant with 1- 2 years’ experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS Certification required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant preferred.

 Work Schedule

• 7:00am-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:00am, every third weekend, every third holiday; 72 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $17.50 - $23.00 per hour