As a PCT on the Observation Unit, you’ll work closely with nurses to provide hands‑on care to patients who require short‑term evaluation, treatment, and monitoring. You’ll assist with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and compassionate bedside care — including support for patients nearing the end of life. Your steady presence and attention to detail help ensure patients feel supported during a critical window in their care.
What You’ll Gain
Working on the Observation Unit gives you a unique opportunity to build strong clinical judgment in a fast‑paced, decision‑driven environment. Because patients are monitored for 8–24 hours, you’ll gain experience with rapid assessments, changing care needs, and a wide variety of medical conditions. It’s an excellent environment for building confidence, learning quickly, and developing the foundation for future growth in healthcare.
What You’ll Do
About the Observation Unit
The Observation Unit is a 23‑bed unit with remote telemetry capabilities, caring for patients who need short‑term evaluation and monitoring as test results guide decisions for admission or discharge. The team caress for a wide range of patient conditions, making it an excellent environment to strengthen critical thinking and time‑management skills.
Requirements
Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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