Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical *Fulltime Night*

The PCT ll is a dual role Patient Care Tech/Telemetry Tech that has the ability to demonstrate the competency to function in either role independently. Under general supervision by the RN, the dual role Patient Care Tech is responsible for providing basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed, within their specified area. The Telemetry Tech accurately monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms for adult and geriatric patients, posts rhythm strips and keeps the Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse informed of changes in rhythm. The Patient Care Tech/Tele Tech is responsible for collecting and reporting information to the supervising RN and completion of all patient care related documentation.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• For hires after 10/31/16:
  • Completion of a CNA program, Or
  • Completion of first semester nursing program, Or
  • EMT program completion for hires to Emergency Services.
• Hires after 9/2018:
  • Successful completion of dysrhythmia course AND ability to pass rhythm recognition exam test.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
• Experience with basic data entry

Preferred qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of medical terminology course or knowledge of medical terminology.
• 1 year of acute patient care experience, Or
• 6 months experience in a direct patient care environment providing clerical or patient support related to provider patient documentation or charting.
• 1 year of relevant telemetry tech experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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