Patient Care Technician Training Program

At Franciscan, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) Trainee attends training that includesclassroom 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.

ThePCT 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, andVocera.

Accepting Applications: April 20th-April 29th

Program Dates:June 1st-July 10th

Program Overview:

The course is 6 weeks long; the first 2 weeksare classroombasedand clinical rotationsstart on the 3rdweek.Please note that the schedule could change depending on the clinicalrotation and shift available.

You will be providedwith the necessary books, study materials, and any required equipmentfor the trainee course.

You must provide your own scrubs (royal blue).

The program is comprised ofquizzes, a midterm exam, final exam, and final simulation.

Successful completion of the programis determinedby an 80% pass rate or higher.

Upon Program Completion:

You will be assigned to a unit.(Please noteassignments 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 theend of the program, but this does not guarantee you aPCTposition.

Please note:This program is not a CNA certification classanddoes not make you eligible to take the state CNAexam.

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

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 thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.