Patient Care Technician (PCT) Weekend Only – Surgical Progressive Care and Bariatric – Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. The role involves maintaining and updating patient records in a timely and orderly manner, acknowledging and greeting customers upon arrival to the unit with a friendly approach, and performing delegated direct patient care activities. The PCT reports patient conditions, including changes or abnormal findings, to the registered nurse, and documents vital signs and ADLs, notifying the RN/LPN of any abnormal variations. The role requires providing nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity, acknowledges patient rights, and identifies resources to meet patient needs, acting as a patient advocate. Additionally, the PCT will correctly and efficiently transcribe physician orders, including computer order entry, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, infection prevention, patient safety, and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes. Maintaining a well-organized workstation and a conducive environment for workflow is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
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) – Neither HS Diploma nor GED required.
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 graduate of an Associates or Bachelor’s degree program (in any field) with no experience requirement.
Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team.
Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team.
Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care).
Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.
Ability to work in a team.
Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition).
Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
Ability to assist with bowel and bladder elimination.
Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility.
Use of clinical technology.
Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities.
Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
Escalation of concerns via chain of command.

Nice To Haves

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.
Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to appropriate registered nurse.
Documents VS and ADLs concurrently in appropriate format and notifies RN/LPN with abnormal variations.
Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity, acknowledges patient rights, and identifies resources to meet patient needs.
Acts as a patient advocate.
Correctly and efficiently transcribes physician orders to include computer order entry.
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, infection prevention, patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.
Maintains a well-organized workstation and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow.
Maintains medical record in appropriate order.