Patient Care Technician (PCT) Trainee - Emergency Department (ED) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Youngstown, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician Trainee provides direct patient care under the guidance and oversight of a Registered Nurse or designated health care professional, in accordance with applicable regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The temporary nurse aide training program provides working clinical experience. This position is in the Emergency Department at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Under the direction of a designated preceptor, the trainee supports the nursing process by providing basic patient care, including comfort, vital-sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and mobility assistance. The trainee communicates patient changes or concerns to the nurse, provides customer service, documents care when applicable, participates in hand-offs, and performs delegated tasks with oversight to develop competency.

Requirements

Possess problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Engage with staff and patients professionally.
Be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.
Know patient and healthcare safety standards, regulations, and infection prevention.
Use clinical technology.
Be accountable for completing assigned tasks and escalating concerns as necessary.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, preferred upon hire.
Recent experience in a healthcare environment; experience in the setting for which the candidate is applying is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care, including care and comfort, vital-sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and mobility assistance.
Carry out unit-based specialty duties as applicable.
Report patient changes and concerns to the nurse, serving as a liaison between the patient and nurse.
Provide customer service to patients, patients’ families, visitors, and employees.
Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly when applicable.
Participate in hand-off/report of pertinent information about patient and departmental needs when arriving and leaving.
Perform delegated tasks under oversight to gain competency aligned with education.