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Franciscan Alliance

Patient Care Technician

Crown Point, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

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

Franciscan Health

Patient Care Technician(0.9 Days)

Dyer, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

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

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for student pct in Chicago, IL is $19.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $20.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Student PCT?

A Student PCT (Patient Care Technician) job is a healthcare role typically held by students pursuing a career in nursing or a related field. It involves assisting nurses and medical staff with patient care tasks such as taking vital signs, helping with mobility, and monitoring patient conditions. Student PCTs gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting while continuing their education. This role helps build essential skills and provides valuable exposure to patient care.

What does a Student PCT do?

As a Student PCT, you will typically assist with basic patient care activities such as taking vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, helping patients move safely, and reporting changes in patient conditions to nursing staff. You may also learn to use common medical equipment and electronic health records under supervision. The work environment is highly collaborative, often involving close interaction with nurses, other patient care technicians, and medical staff. This hands-on experience not only deepens your clinical skills but also provides valuable exposure to various healthcare specialties, supporting your future career advancement in the field.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Student PCT?

To thrive as a Student Patient Care Technician (Student PCT), you need a basic understanding of patient care, strong attention to detail, and enrollment in a healthcare-related educational program. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), vital signs monitoring equipment, and basic life support (BLS) certification is often expected. Strong communication, eagerness to learn, and teamwork make candidates stand out in this fast-paced environment. These skills are critical for delivering safe, effective care and supporting the healthcare team as you develop professionally.

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Infographic showing various Student Pct job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,636 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Patient Care Technician

Franciscan Alliance

Crown Point, IN • On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

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Franciscan Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 272 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

498th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Patient Care Technician I

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)).

WHO WE ARE

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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

  • Perform activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, oral care, grooming (shaving), urinary catheter and ostomy care; assists with meals and feeding; assists with positioning, ambulation, and mobilization; assists with elimination and toileting.
  • Screening/Collection/Recording data & information: vital signs, intake & output, weights, specimen collection.
  • Restocks patient room and unit supplies, performs equipment checks.
  • Transports patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, bassinet.
  • Answers patient call-lights, telephones, Vocera. Communicates and reports patient data and information to the RN.
  • 7-7 shift. 12 hours with holiday and weekend rotation

QAULIFICATIONS

  • 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.

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