Patient Care Technician Heart Center

Cardiac Services Patient Care

This position is located at the Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center, a 10580 N. Meridian Street, Carmel, IN facility. The schedule is full time night, with a work every third weekend rotation starting at 7pm and ending at 7am.

The benefits include paid time off, various health insurance options, wellness plans, retirement benefits, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefit options and eligibility vary by position and compensation is based on experience, skills, education, performance, location, and salary range.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration : BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

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.

Additional Preferences

The Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center is an 80 bed PCCU (40 Critical Care-ICU beds / 40 Progressive Care beds). Our state-of-the-art heart care is provided utilizing a Universal Bed Model. The universal bed model is an innovative care delivery system that allows patient care to be managed in one setting room post-operation to discharge.

Duties for the GCP (Guest Care Provider) : Vitals at least every 4 hours, Phlebotomy blood draws for testing, Collecting other lab specimens, Finger sticks for blood glucose, 12 lead EKG's, Bladder scanning, Surgical Clippings / Shavings, Daily bathing, Remove IV's, Linen changes, Set up rooms for admission, Tear down rooms for discharge, Additional duties as needed.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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.

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