Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health·Michigan City, Indiana
Franciscan Health·Michigan City, Indiana
The Patient Care Technician (PCT I) performs delegated patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, focusing on activities of daily living and patient data collection. Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, feeding, vital signs monitoring, and transporting patients.
Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the PCT I 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. PCT I 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, Vocera. There are four pathways of entry into the PCT I position (see EXPERIENCE). **If coworker is under the age of 18, he/she may not operate a power-driven hoisting apparatus such as a Hoyer Lift. (elaws-FLSA-Child Labor Rules (dol.gov)).
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, 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.
Preferred High School Diploma/GED Nursing student after having completed 1st semester of clinicals Required Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Required Prior PCT experience in another acute care health care organization Required After completion of Franciscan PCT In-training program Required Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - American Heart Association Franciscan will provide BCLS training and recertification as needed. 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.
Candidates are required to be Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) and have prior experience as a Patient Care Technician in an acute care setting. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with completion of the Franciscan PCT In-training program and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Market context
Patient care technician roles in Indiana are typically in steady demand because hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings need hands-on support for daily patient care. These positions can be competitive when employers look for candidates who are comfortable with blood and needles, can handle long shifts on their feet, and can work flexible schedules. Requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster; before applying, confirm shift expectations and compare the medical, dental, vision, PTO, and EAP details.
