Patient Care Tech
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Job overview
Ascension Health is hiring a Patient Care Tech. The role supports patients with personal care, facilitates arrivals and departures, monitors and reports vital changes, documents observations, and maintains a clean clinical environment, contributing to dignity, comfort, and safety during recovery at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon, WI.
Key focus areas include Support patients with personal care and daily activities to promote dignity and comfort, Facilitate safe and welcoming patient arrivals and departures, and Monitor and report vital changes in patients’ physical or emotional state.
Successful candidates bring BLS Provider, Nurse Aide Credentialed From Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, and Certified Nursing Assistant Credentialed From Wisconsin. Important skills include Support Patients With Personal Care, Facilitate Patient Arrivals And Departures, Monitor Patient Changes, Report Patient Changes, Document Care Observations, and Maintain Clinical Environment.
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Your future role at a glance
Location: Mequon, WI
Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee Campus
Department: Med Surg
Schedule: Full-Time, Nights
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 97,000+ 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
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Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
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Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
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Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
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Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
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Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
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Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
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Support patients with personal care and daily activities to promote dignity, comfort, and physical well-being throughout their recovery.
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Facilitate safe and welcoming patient arrivals and departures, ensuring a seamless experience from the moment they enter our care.
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Monitor and report vital changes in a patient’s physical or emotional state, serving as a critical set of eyes for the nursing team to ensure timely intervention.
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Document care observations accurately to maintain a clear and reliable record of the patient’s progress and health status.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and fully equipped clinical environment to provide a safe and professional space for healing.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed from the state of Wisconsin, and in Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in a hospital setting obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Additional certs may be required by specific job locations.
Education:
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High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
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Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) 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 does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
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