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Avera Marshall Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ICU in Pierre, South Dakota
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, 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. A Patient Care Technician (PCT) role will give you the opportunity to serve as a liaison between healthcare professionals through strong people, customer service and critical thinking skills.
Position Highlights:
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.
Avera Named One Of The Top 15 Health Systems In The Nation (https://www.avera.org/news-media/news/2021/15-top-100-top/)
Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community here (https://youtu.be/fwlkdE9PPWo)
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician performs duties related to patient care under the direct guidance of a Registered Nurse.
They are responsible for clerical duties as well.
Education and/or Experience
High school graduate or GED required.
Must be 16 or older.
Previous work in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registrations
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) registry preferred but not required.
BLS completed within 6 months of start date is required and must be maintained.
Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment is required. Certification requirements to be maintained while working in department.
Work Schedule
Varied Shifts; 48 hours every 2 weeks
6:00 am - 6:30 pm, 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
Every other weekend
Every other holiday
Occasional call time
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? (http://www.avera.org/careers/what-makes-avera-special/)