Patient Care Technician

• Department: Med/Surg 8E
• Schedule: Full Time (0.9) / Night Shift (3rd Shift) - 12 hour shifts
• Hospital: Columbia Saint Mary's
• Location: Milwaukee, WI

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

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

• Aid with entry and exit 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.
• Responsible for keeping patient rooms clean and orderly as well as maintaining medical equipment.

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 credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed from the state of Wisconsin, and in Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in a hospital setting obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Additional certs may be required by specific job locations.

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.

8 East is a 16 bed Med/Surg unit. Our team has developed a strong work culture of kindness, great teamwork, acceptance, and fostering education whenever we can The population we serve is a wide variety of diagnoses and clinical pathways including: AKI, ETOH Withdrawal, AMS/Falls, Sepsis, DKA, & surgical patients (GI, GU, OB-GYN, Basic Ortho and Neuro, Podiatry) and that is only scratching the surface. This is a floor filled with many learning opportunities and a great way to start your career

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

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