Job Details
Patient Care Technician Training Program (November 30th Start Date)
2026-09-13 Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Anchorage,AK
Description:
Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary:
This position is part of the ANMC Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training Program - Cohort #2, beginning November 30, 2026, and is designed for individuals interested in beginning a career in direct patient care. No previous PCT or healthcare experience is required.
Selected candidates will participate in a paid training program that provides the education, hands-on training, and support needed to transition into a full-time Patient Care Technician position at ANMC. The program includes classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and unit-based training to prepare participants to safely support patients and the nursing team in an inpatient hospital environment.
Upon completion of training, PCTs work under the direction of the bedside RN and Charge Nurse, assisting with delegated patient care activities and helping maintain a safe, clean, and patient-focused environment.
Program Details:
This 5-week paid training program begins November 30, 2026, with the goal of preparing participants to become fully trained Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and transition into PCT roles across various units at ANMC.
Post Training Program Responsibilities:
Observes patients experiencing suicidal ideation, behavioral health issues, or other safety concerns to ensure safety and stability. Recognizes abnormal behavior or changes in behavior and notifies primary RN. Records and reports all information within scope of knowledge.
Conducts regular environmental assessments with the primary nurse to ensure the environment is free of objects, equipment, medications, etc. that a patient may use to harm themselves. Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.
Maintains cleanliness and safety of a variety of equipment; reports any hazardous equipment and seeks repairs when necessary; maintains confidentiality in regard to patient care information and chart contents. Assist in infection control including using standard precautions and isolation precautions as appropriate. Collaborates with personnel in nursing and supportive services and with members of the health care team to promote respect in delivery of patient care.
Maintain the daily care of a patient or group of patients; monitor bodily functions; taking and recording vital signs; transporting patients; non-invasive collection and testing of physical specimens; measuring and recording fluid and food intake and output; obtain blood glucose levels, place electrodes and leads for electrocardiogram, cardiac monitoring, and telemetry and personal care tasks such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting, assisting with eating, hydrating, and skin care.
Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms including shortness of breath, rapid respiration, fever, chills, cough, chest or abdomen pain, blue color to the lips, drowsiness, and excessive thirst or sweating. Reports changes in body function and abnormal signs and symptoms to RN. Adheres to established safety, emergency, and disaster procedures.
Change simple, nonsterile dressings using aseptic technique when no wound debridement or packing is involved; assist patients with self-medication; suction of the oral pharynx; provide tracheostomy care in established, stable patients; remove internal or external urinary catheters; add fluid to established gastrostomy tube feedings and changing established tube feeding bags.
Performs clerical duties. Answers the phones, completes requisitions, schedules tests and appointments, scans and files reports, orders supply, requests equipment repairs, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
High school diploma.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Patient Care Technician I
Non-supervisory - None.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Certification in Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
N/A
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N/A
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional specific technical certifications.
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska's second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation's largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary:
This position is part of the ANMC Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training Program - Cohort #2, beginning November 30, 2026, and is designed for individuals interested in beginning a career in direct patient care. No previous PCT or healthcare experience is required.
Selected candidates will participate in a paid training program that provides the education, hands-on training, and support needed to transition into a full-time Patient Care Technician position at ANMC. The program includes classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and unit-based training to prepare participants to safely support patients and the nursing team in an inpatient hospital environment.
Upon completion of training, PCTs work under the direction of the bedside RN and Charge Nurse, assisting with delegated patient care activities and helping maintain a safe, clean, and patient-focused environment.
Program Details:
This 5-week paid training program begins November 30, 2026, with the goal of preparing participants to become fully trained Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and transition into PCT roles across various units at ANMC.
Post Training Program Responsibilities:
Observes patients experiencing suicidal ideation, behavioral health issues, or other safety concerns to ensure safety and stability. Recognizes abnormal behavior or changes in behavior and notifies primary RN. Records and reports all information within scope of knowledge.
Conducts regular environmental assessments with the primary nurse to ensure the environment is free of objects, equipment, medications, etc. that a patient may use to harm themselves. Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.
Maintains cleanliness and safety of a variety of equipment; reports any hazardous equipment and seeks repairs when necessary; maintains confidentiality in regard to patient care information and chart contents. Assist in infection control including using standard precautions and isolation precautions as appropriate. Collaborates with personnel in nursing and supportive services and with members of the health care team to promote respect in delivery of patient care.
Maintain the daily care of a patient or group of patients; monitor bodily functions; taking and recording vital signs; transporting patients; non-invasive collection and testing of physical specimens; measuring and recording fluid and food intake and output; obtain blood glucose levels, place electrodes and leads for electrocardiogram, cardiac monitoring, and telemetry and personal care tasks such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting, assisting with eating, hydrating, and skin care.
Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms including shortness of breath, rapid respiration, fever, chills, cough, chest or abdomen pain, blue color to the lips, drowsiness, and excessive thirst or sweating. Reports changes in body function and abnormal signs and symptoms to RN. Adheres to established safety, emergency, and disaster procedures.
Change simple, nonsterile dressings using aseptic technique when no wound debridement or packing is involved; assist patients with self-medication; suction of the oral pharynx; provide tracheostomy care in established, stable patients; remove internal or external urinary catheters; add fluid to established gastrostomy tube feedings and changing established tube feeding bags.
Performs clerical duties. Answers the phones, completes requisitions, schedules tests and appointments, scans and files reports, orders supply, requests equipment repairs, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
High school diploma.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Patient Care Technician I
Non-supervisory - None.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Certification in Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
N/A
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N/A
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional specific technical certifications.