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Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA) - 100% FTE, Day/Evening - Operating Room - The American Center at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Posted in Health Care 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. 

We are seeking a Patient Care Technician to:


  • Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, such as patient transfers, repositioning, and activities of daily living.

  • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with other hospital staff, visitors, patients, and their family members.

Education:

Minimum - High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program

Work Experience:

Preferred - One (1) year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – 


  • Must be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Registry

  • CPR certification required within 3 months of hire

For Home Health Agency positions only: Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and current auto insurance

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:


  • Possesses knowledge of the principles of growth and development for the appropriate age group(s).

  • Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status in relation to the appropriate age group(s).

  • Demonstrates the ability to interpret relevant information needed to identify each patient's nursing care requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

  • Demonstrates the ability to provide nursing care relative to the patient's age-specific needs.

  • Knowledge of and ability to perform Nursing Assistant functions.

  • Knowledge of and ability to read and document information in patient chart.

  • Knowledge of Universal Precaution techniques and ability to incorporate Universal precaution techniques while providing patient care.

  • Knowledge of safety measures used during provision of patient care.

  • Knowledge of and ability to practice aseptic technique.

  • Knowledge of patient rights and confidentiality requirements.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, visitors, and co-workers.

  • Knowledge of current theory and practice of nursing applicable to basic care provided by nursing.

Physical Requirements:

Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Schedule:

University Hospital Inpatient Units:


  • Day/Evening (8 hour shifts based on operational needs of unit)

  • 100% (40 hours/week) FTE, includes benefits

  • Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Holiday and every other weekend requirement

UW Health at The American Center – on Madison’s east side – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.





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