ARU dayshift PCT- 1 day a week

Mercy Health • Oregon, OH

375d

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. The PCT is responsible for providing basic patient care, acting as a liaison between patients and nurses, and ensuring high-level customer service to all patients and their families.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care).
• Must have completed one of the following: Successful completion of nursing aide training program, Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide, CNA Certified Nurse Aide, 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance w/AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees