Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Oncology – Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. Maintain and update patient records in a timely, orderly manner. Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare. We have a lot to be proud of. We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing. With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence. Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing course or a Nursing Assistant Program.
Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home; or experience with direct patient care (vitals and ADL job duties) in an assisted living facility.
Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and a current Roper St. Francis teammate.
Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have a current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
Currently enrolled in or a graduate of an Associates or Bachelor’s degree (in any field) with no experience requirement.
Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
Skill in English grammar and spelling.
Neat, legible handwriting.
Ability to file and maintain patient records (both paper and electronic), files and reports.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals and printers.
Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care.
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
Skill in maintaining patient care record.
Ability to communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN.
Maintain and update patient records in a timely, orderly manner.
Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach.
Report changes in the patient's condition to the professional nurse.
Establish a safe working environment.