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ThedaCare

Integrated health system with 20 hospitals.

Patient Care Technician - Patient Care Technician, Medical Services

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAppleton, WI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required for the Patient Care Technician pathway.
  • Previous healthcare experience is preferred.
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
  • Alternatively, candidates may hold a current Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Ability to move freely by standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient-care procedures.
  • The role is exposed to blood-borne pathogens while performing job duties.
  • The work environment includes frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments; occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and high noise levels; possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents; and occasional contact with aggressive or combative patients.

Responsibilities

  • Perform delegated patient-care activities using evidence-based practice and competencies specific to the patient population served.
  • Check patients’ vital signs, height, and weight as needed based on patient type.
  • Provide compassionate care, listen to patients’ concerns, and answer their questions.
  • Identify and escalate changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent a crisis.
  • Collect clinical data and patient information and report it to the care team.
  • Reposition, transfer, ambulate, and transport patients.
  • Assist patients with basic needs, including hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing.
  • Obtain and report patient intake and output.
  • Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed.
  • Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
  • Provide age-appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate care in an environment that promotes patient safety.
  • Maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous healthcare experience.

About the Company

ThedaCare

Integrated health system with 20 hospitals.

ThedaCare is an integrated health system in Wisconsin that runs 20 hospitals and 360+ outpatient locations, serving about half of the state's population with primary and specialty care. It connects its facilities so clinicians coordinate patient care, prevention, and treatment across the network. It partners with the Medical College of Wisconsin to form the region's academic medical center, supporting medical research and education to speed up new treatments. Its goal is to improve community health by predicting health needs, preventing illness, and delivering high-quality, trusted care through community partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Appleton, WI
Founded
1909

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