Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Critical Care Unit (CCU) – Memorial Regional Medical Center – PRN
About The Position
Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals through exceptional patient care, fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. The organization seeks associates committed to values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship. A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. This role involves 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 (must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
- Completed one of the following: nursing aide training program, STNA State Tested Nurse Aide, CNA Certified Nurse Aide, Nurses Aide state testing, a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation, or 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting
- Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
- Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
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
Responsibilities
- Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
- Acts as 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
- Competitive pay
- incentives
- referral bonuses
- 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
- HSA/FSA options
- life insurances
- mental health resources
- discounts
- Paid time off
- parental and FMLA leave
- short- and long-term disability
- backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance
- professional development
- continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
