Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg Unit at Avera – Yankton, South Dakota

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.

Avera is looking for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our Team!

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• 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 (PCT) is accountable for assisting the RNs and LPNs with clerical and routine duties as well as assisting in the department operations and delivery of care as need or assigned.
• Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.
• Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.

Education and/or Experience

• Must be 16 years of age.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

• Day Shift, 6:30am-3:00pm & 6:30am-7pm, every third weekend, every third holiday (12hr shift); 72 hours every 2 weeks
  • Three 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift per week

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?