Patient Care Technician (PCT) – St. Francis Downtown
About The Position
A Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Bon Secours provides essential basic health care and support to patients, operating under the direct guidance of a Registered Nurse or another designated healthcare professional. This role is integral to patient well-being, encompassing tasks such as maintaining a sanitary environment by cleaning patients’ rooms, diligently monitoring patients’ health status and vital signs, and assisting patients with fundamental daily needs like feeding and personal grooming. Bon Secours, as a faith-based and patient-focused organization, is dedicated to enhancing the holistic health of individuals—mind, body, and spirit—through the delivery of exceptional patient care. The organization fosters a culture deeply rooted in compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect, aiming to create an environment where associates thrive and contribute positively to their communities.
Requirements
- Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting
- BLS Basic Life Support (must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Nice To Haves
- BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire)
- 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 and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
