<b><b> Only applicants who are currently 2025/2026 RN New Grads are eligible to apply </b></b>
<p><b>Join the Patient Care Technician (PCT) team at Avera!</b> </p><p><b>Award Winning Health Care: </b>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.</p>
<p><b>Culture: </b>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.</p>
<p><b>You Belong at Avera: </b>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.</p>
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<p><b>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.</b></p>
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<p><b>Position Highlights:</b><b> </b></p>
<ul> <li><b>We appreciate our Patient Care Technicians (PCT)! </b>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.</li> <li><b>No Experience? </b>We provide paid on the job training and no certification needed.</li> <li><b>Career Growth: </b>Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their<b> </b>education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.</li> <li><b>Job Satisfaction: </b>Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.</li> </ul>
<p><b>Job Summary</b></p>
<ul> <li>The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides physical and psychological care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. </li> <li>The Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs clinical patient care duties and attend the nursing station to perform reception duties, requisition supplies, and equipment. </li> <li>Ability to provide care in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with your team.</li> </ul>
<p><b>Education and/or Experience</b></p>
<ul> <li>High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.</li> <li>Currently enrolled in an RN accredited program. </li> <li>This position requires you to be 16 years of age or older.</li> </ul>
<p><b>Certification/Licensure/Registrations</b></p>
<ul> <li>Nursing assistant certification preferred, but not required.</li> </ul>
<p><b> </b><b>Work Schedule</b></p>
<ul> <li>Ability to work various shifts as scheduled, and to work every other weekend and holiday rotations</li> </ul>
<p><b>Pay</b></p>
<p>The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. </p>
<ul> <li>$17.50 - $23.00 per hour</li> </ul>
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<p><b>What Makes Avera Special? </b></p>