Patient Care Technician - ICU - 0.6 Nights

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. They will complete their tasks/duties under the supervision & direction of an assigned Registered Nurse (RN) and/or the Charge RN. The PCT works with and supports the nursing team in providing services, which meets the patient's & unit needs. The PCT is able to render care in accordance with their skills, ability, and competencies to our patient population, thus may be required to float to other units.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. They will complete their tasks/duties under the supervision & direction of an assigned Registered Nurse (RN) and/or the Charge RN. The NA works with and supports the nursing team in providing services, which meets the patient's & unit needs. The NA is able to render care in accordance with their skills, ability, and competencies to our patient population, thus may be required to float to other units.

Patient Care Tech Part Time, Days Position in the Intensive Care Unit at Northwest Health - Porter Hospital

• Part time: 24 hours, 8 hour shifts
• Nights: 6p-2:30a
• Welcome bonus eligible up to $6,000
• Eligible for shift differential

Join a patient centered team committed to not only supporting our patients but each other! Compassionate Caring is our Calling

About this unit:

The ICU is a challenging, but rewarding unit to work on. This unit accepts general surgery patients, as well as open-heart patients. Porter provides 24-hour monitoring and acute care for critically ill patients in our intensive care unit (ICU). Patients have access to specialists in a range of disciplines who utilize advanced equipment and technology to provide quality care.

Why should you join us?

Northwest Health includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. Porter Hospital has won numerous awards including the Heart Failure – Gold Plus and Stroke Treatment Silver awards by the American Heart Association. For continuing education, local colleges and universities such as Purdue, Indiana University, Valparaiso and more are easily accessible.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of drug screen
• Employment background check

Porter Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, disability, veteran status or national origin.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure & Certification:

• BLS required