Patient Care Tech Lead

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 bonuses, 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 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.

**May be eligible for a $750 Sign-On Bonus**

Position Highlights:

• We appreciate our Patient Care Technicians (PCT)!  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.
• 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

This position will perform duties to provide physical and psychological care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Will perform clinical patient care duties and assist nursing staff to perform diagnostic procedures, transport of patients to other off site services, manage and maintain equipment, supplies and orient new employees. Will assist in formal and informal staff education, will be expected to be a member or lead various committees throughout the hospital focused on improving patient care and be accountable for project management.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. 
• This position requires you to be 16 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 2 year of  experience as CNA/Patient Care Technician  or  related direct patient care position required

Work Schedule

• Ability to work various shifts as scheduled

Pay

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

• $18.25 - $24.00 per hour