Patient Care Technician in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Parkview Health

The 2-Surgical unit is located on the 2nd floor at Parkview Randallia. This is a 35 bed Med Surg unit with lower to moderate levels of acuity. Patient stays are short term with varieties of diagnosis including COPD, pneumonia, nursing home placements, alcohol withdraw, and drug dependency. Surgeries seen on this unit are appendectomy, cholecystectomy, gynecological, and ortho injuries.

Independently plans and provides excellent professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders, established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, Indiana Nurses Practice Act, and the ANA Code of Ethics.

Education

Must have a HS Diploma or GED. If candidate is at least 17 years of age but does not yet have a current high school diploma/GED, the following requirements must be met: must be actively working towards high school diploma/GED and receive within 2 years of hire.

Licensure/Certification

Must obtain CPR certification within 60 days of hire. CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification preferred. If assigned to the Parkview Randallia Family Birthing Center, PCTs must be bonded as a notary public within 6 months of hire for those 18 years and older.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience working in the patient care setting preferred, but not required.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Must be able to attend mandatory training days week of start. New Hire Orientation (Monday – all day) and Patient Care Essentials/Epic (Tuesday-Thursday – all day).