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About the position
With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities. Apply today to be a Patient Care Tech trainee and work as a PCT at one of our Richmond, VA hospitals. Associates who accept Patient Care Tech trainee positions will be paid to go through a four-six week training program to become a PCT in our hospital. Once a candidate has successfully finished the program and competencies, they are promoted to a PCT to provide direct care to patients.
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, 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 with oversight to gain training on competency aligning with education.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
- Recent experience in a healthcare environment, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred, not required)
- 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
- Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards, regulations and infection prevention
- Use of clinical technology
- Accountability for completion of assigned tasks and escalation of concerns as necessary
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
- And much more
