Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg

  • Larchwood
  • Avera Mckennan Hospital

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 bonus, 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. This Patient Care Tech role will give you the opportunity to serve as a liaison between healthcare professionals through strong people, customer service and critical thinking skills.

$750 sign-on bonus!

 

Position Highlights:

  • May be eligible for $750 sign-on bonus!
  • Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
  • 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 direct guidance of a Registered Nurse. 
  • The PCT is responsible to provide direct patient care to patients as delegated by the Registered Nurse or the Licensed Practical Nurse collecting diagnostic data and assisting nursing personnel in providing patient care in their assigned area.

Education and/or Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  • On the job training provided.  Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
  • This position requires you to be 16 years of age or older.

  Work Schedule

  • Day/Evening/Night Shift: every third weekend, every third holiday, occasional call; 72 hours every 2 weeks
    • 6:00am-2:30pm
    • 2:00pm-10:30pm
    • 10:00pm-6:30am

Pay

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

  • $17.50 - $23.00 per hour

 

What Makes Avera Special?