The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients, including monitoring health and vital signs, assisting with personal needs, and maintaining a clean environment. They act as a liaison between patients and nurses, ensuring effective communication and documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed a nursing aide training program or have relevant experience in a clinical setting. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred upon hire, and candidates should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceDocumentationCommunication SkillsMobility AssistancePatient EngagementProblem-Solving SkillsPersonal CareIndependence FosteringClinical ExperienceHygiene AssistanceVital Sign MeasurementTherapeutic Transfer TechniquesBasic Patient CareEHR Training
Job description
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work
Shift: Days (United States of America) Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Memorial Regional Medical Center
Unit
CVICU 5(8s) per week, scheduling flexibility is a must.
Shift
7AM-3PM (days)
Job
Summary: A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. As part of our team, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs as well as assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming. Essential Job Functions Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties. Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns. Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees. Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care. Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving. Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated. Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety. Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible. Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.
Education
None
Licensure/Certification: BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Must have completed one of the following: (required) Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation
OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting
Experience: Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred, not required)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Parental Leave
Professional Development
Tuition Assistance
HSA/FSA Options
Prescription Coverage
Discounts
Mental Health Resources
Continuing Education Support
Life Insurances
FMLA Leave
Backup Care for Children and Elders
Skills &
Abilities: Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred) Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department
CVICU - Regional Memorial It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.
