Patient Care Technician (PCT) - LVAD / Post Cardiac Surgery

Job Opportunity At Ascension Saint Thomas

Join the team at Ascension Saint Thomas, a leading health care system with a rich history of providing care to the community. This is a part-time position in the LVAD / Post Cardiac Surgery department at Saint Thomas West hospital located at 4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN.

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. Compensation varies based on factors including 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 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 and maintaining medical equipment.

Requirements include BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date or job transfer date required, nurse aide preferred, and a high school diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Required professional licensure / certification can be used in lieu of education or experience.

Ascension Saint Thomas is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides opportunities for 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, and any other legally protected status or characteristic.