Patient Care Technician

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, Student Loan Repayment Program, 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.Position Highlights:

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 theireducation 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) performs direct, routine patient care activities for patients to promote comfort, maintain or enhance their function abilities and contribute to their overall plan of care.

Performs receptionist and clerical duties for nursing service including communication tasks and computer entry.

Maintains knowledge of facility procedures, standing orders, phone and paging system

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Must be 16 years of age or older.

One month related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Certification/Licensure/Registrations

Nursing assistant certification preferred

Work Schedule

Ability to work various shifts and occasional holidays as needed; PRN

PayThe 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/)The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.Additional Notices:For TTY, dial 711Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.