Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Oncology – Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position at Roper St. Francis Healthcare involves assisting staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). Key responsibilities include maintaining and updating patient records and greeting customers. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is recognized as a top employer in healthcare, serving as the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. It is the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer with 6,000 employees, nearly 1,000 doctors, and a 657-bed system encompassing over 100 facilities and services across five counties. The organization is dedicated to excellence, rewarding exceptional performance, and investing in staff support, ensuring the recruitment and retention of a highly qualified workforce.

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. Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire
Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have a current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire
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
Ability to report changes in the patient's condition to the professional nurse
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

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
Provide nursing care using patient care tasks and techniques
Report changes in the patient's condition to the professional nurse