Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medical Telemetry (Med Tele) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours • VA

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About The Position

Bon Secours is a network dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people, with a legacy that spans over 150 years. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Memorial Regional Medical Center will work in the Med-Tele unit, providing basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. The PCT is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs, and assisting patients with basic needs such as feeding and grooming.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care).
• Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide OR completed a nursing program with one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility.
• Acts as a 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
• And much more

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed