PCT - Patient Care Technician - Pulmonary Thoracic Surgery

at  Ascension

DETAILS

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• Department: Pulmonary/Medical Surgical

• Schedule: Part Time Day, 2 12 hour shifts, 7 am-7 pm
• Hospital: Saint Thomas West
• Location: Nashville, TNAscension Saint Thomas West’s devotion to physical, emotional and spiritual healing has been a hallmark of our mission and respected reputation throughout the Southeast for over a century!Our Pulmonary unit is a 23 bed, newly renovated, fast paced Medical Surgical unit. We care for the adult population with a variety of diagnoses, including lung cancer, post thoracic surgeries, COPD and tracheostomy patients.Join us if you thrive in a fast paced, team centered environment, where coworkers become friends and career planning is offered!As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.