Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Thoracic Surgery Telemetry

Thoracic Surgery Telemetry Opportunity

Ascension Saint Thomas West is leading Tennessee in our newly created Thoracic Surgery Telemetry Unit. This team is providing post-operative care for patients recovering from procedures that include robotic esophagectomy, mediastinal resections, hiatal hernia repair, tracheal repair and resection, and complex robotic lung preserving resections. Leaders in this department are committed to building a highly collaborative Thoracic Surgery program with an emphasis on the patient's experience at the hospital.

Benefits include 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, and tuition reimbursement. 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.

Responsibilities include performing basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision, aiding with movement and placement of patients, assisting patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, reporting findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff, documenting necessary records, and keeping patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintaining medical equipment.

Requirements include 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.

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non-profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and specialty facilities. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics, and senior living communities. 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.

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