Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Mt. Pleasant Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Mount Pleasant, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Mt. Pleasant Hospital assists staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role involves maintaining and updating patient records in a timely and orderly manner, and greeting patients and visitors with a friendly approach.

Requirements

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 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.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Constant interaction with internal and external customers to include (but not limited to) patients, families, physicians, employees and visitors.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping.
Frequent lifting/moving patients.
Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity.
Constant reaching with hands/arms.
Frequent talking or hearing.
Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.
Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Moderate noise level in work area.
Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform 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 according to organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe working environment by recognizing common safety hazards and precautions.
Maintain patient care records.
Provide nursing care using knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques.