Job detail
Patient Care Technician Training Program
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
#Patient Care#Patient Transport#Healthcare#ADLs#Patient Care Technician#Clinical Education#PCT#Franciscan Health#Medical Training#Clinical Rotations
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 18 hours agoCloses Jun 8
Location
Lafayette, Indiana
Quick overview
The PCT Trainee undergoes a 6-week training program consisting of classroom and clinical education to provide high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, recording patient data, and maintaining unit supplies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must complete a 6-week program with a minimum 80% pass rate on exams and simulations. Applicants are required to provide their own royal blue scrubs.
Patient CareData CollectionClinical EducationActivities Of Daily Living (ADLs)Medical ScreeningPatient Transporting
Job description
- Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus 1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905 At Franciscan, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) Trainee attends training that includes classroom instruction, skills lab, and clinical education.
- Under the direction of the RN, the PCT Trainee performs delegated patient care activities in a manner that is aligned with the age specific needs of the patient to ensure safe, accurate, and high-quality care.
- WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.
- Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
- WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT This course will train you to be eligible to work as a Patient Care Technician within the Franciscan Health Network.
- The PCT Trainee is an entry level position whose job functions include but are not limited to providing for a patient's activities of daily living (ADLs); limited screening, collection, and recording of data and information; maintenance of unit supplies and equipment; patient transporting; answering call-lights, telephone, and Vocera.
- Accepting Applications: May 25th-June 8th Program Dates: June 1st-July 10th Program Overview: The course is 6 weeks long; the first 2 weeks are classroom based and clinical rotations start on the 3rd week.
- Please note that the schedule could change depending on the clinical rotation and shift available.
- You will be provided with the necessary books, study materials, and any required equipment for the trainee course.
- You must provide your own scrubs (royal blue).
- The program is comprised of quizzes, a midterm exam, final exam, and final simulation.
- Successful completion of the program is determined by an 80% pass rate or higher.
- Upon Program Completion: You will be assigned to a unit. (Please note assignments are based on the needs/availability at the time of program completion.) You will be eligible for a 0.6 (part-time) or 0.9 (full-time) position at the end of the program, but this does not guarantee you a PCT position.
- Please note: This program is not a CNA certification class and does not make you eligible to take the state CNA exam.
- TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
- Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
- Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings.
- Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefit Offerings