Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Nephrology – Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. This role involves maintaining and updating patient records in a timely, orderly manner, and acknowledging and greeting customers upon arrival to the unit with a friendly approach. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is recognized as one of the best places to work in healthcare and is the preferred choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. The organization has 6,000 employees, nearly 1,000 doctors, and a 657-bed system comprising over 100 facilities and services across five counties. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is committed to excellence, rewards exceptional performance, and invests in supporting its staff, 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
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
Report changes in the patient's condition to the professional nurse
Administer patient care
Maintain patient care record