Patient Care Technician Jobs

Why Shepherd Center
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Shepherd Center which is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 BEST rehabilitation hospitals in the nation. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit and medical components on-site, allowing us to begin the rehabilitation process sooner than other rehabilitation hospitals.
Our organization offers a full range of clinical specialties. Our Patient Care Technicians (PCT) have the opportunity to work in an inpatient hospital setting with set schedules. Our on-site education and in-service opportunities make it possible for you to expand your professional knowledge and skills.
We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all departments, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Shepherd Center, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

• Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
• Must be available to work weekend shifts.
• Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude.
• Maintain congenial working relationships with RNs and others.
• Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
• Ability to take exceptional care of patients by providing multi-skilled direct patient care as delegated by the RN.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
• Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.
• Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seek opportunities for improving skills.

• Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
• Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.

• Some potential exposure to infectious viruses.
• Normal patient care environment.
• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• No professional certifications required. Certified Nursing Assistant “CNA” preferred.

• One (1) year hospital or long term care experience preferred; or nursing school students with one (1) semester of clinical instruction, LPN, or equivalent experience.

• Highly motivated with a positive attitude.
• Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
• Ability to take exceptional care of patients by providing multi-skilled direct patient care as delegated by the RN.
• Basic computer skills.
• Maintain congenial working relationships with RNs and others.
• Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
• Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
• Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.
• Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seek opportunities for improving skills.

• Certified Nursing Assistant “CNA”
• Previous experience with patients with SCI, TBI, and/or mental health preferred.

• Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Normal patient care environment.