Patient Care Tech Med Surg
About The Position
Your future role at a glance Location: Evansville, IN Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Department/Speciality: 5 South Med Surg Post Surgical Schedule: Full time, 12 hour shifts, Night shift Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Support patient dignity by assisting with daily living activities and personal care, ensuring every individual feels respected and comfortable during their stay. Enhance patient mobility through safe positioning and movement, directly contributing to faster recovery times and the prevention of complications. Act as a vital link in the care team by observing and reporting changes in a patient’s physical or emotional condition, ensuring clinical staff can respond immediately to evolving needs. Champion a healing environment by maintaining organized, clinical-ready patient rooms and managing essential medical equipment to ensure seamless care delivery. Document the care journey with accuracy and attention to detail, providing the nursing team with the reliable data needed for high-quality clinical decision-making. What minimum requirements you’ll need 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. 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. What additional preferences we're seeking Prior patient care expereince preferred. 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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient care expereince preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support patient dignity by assisting with daily living activities and personal care, ensuring every individual feels respected and comfortable during their stay.
- Enhance patient mobility through safe positioning and movement, directly contributing to faster recovery times and the prevention of complications.
- Act as a vital link in the care team by observing and reporting changes in a patient’s physical or emotional condition, ensuring clinical staff can respond immediately to evolving needs.
- Champion a healing environment by maintaining organized, clinical-ready patient rooms and managing essential medical equipment to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Document the care journey with accuracy and attention to detail, providing the nursing team with the reliable data needed for high-quality clinical decision-making.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
