Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) 6W - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Boardman, OH

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct, age-specific patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional, following applicable regulations and the organization’s policies and procedures. Clinical tasks are performed as delegated by the RN. The PCT makes observations as directed and reports deviations or other pertinent information to the RN. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring and documenting patient information, collecting specimens, performing designated bedside procedures, supporting patient mobility and comfort, and responding to patient and caregiver needs. The PCT also assists with meals, unit supplies and upkeep, patient education and discharge planning under RN supervision, and orientation of new personnel. The position is part time on the Progressive Care Unit, 6W, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with night hours from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Overtime may be required as needed.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated eligibility pathways: be an RN-school nursing student with at least one clinical semester completed; hold STNA/CNA certification; or have at least one year of aide experience in a hospital or long-term-care setting.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.
STNA certification, completion of an HCA training course with certification related to an acute-care setting, a nursing student who has completed a first-semester acute-care hospital-based clinical experience, or one year of relevant clinical-setting experience.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Experience providing direct patient care.
Computer literacy and basic computer skills.
Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions and complete specific routine tasks.
Basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skills.
Ability to operate basic equipment or machinery.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in the specialty area.

Responsibilities

Provide general patient care, including bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing, back rubs, elimination, hygiene, and other expressed needs.
Observe patients’ responses and report adverse reactions and other pertinent information to the Registered Nurse and Physician.
Provide age-appropriate care for the patient populations served by the unit.
Obtain and record vital signs, height, and weight.
Lift, ambulate, position, and transport patients; seek assistance as needed.
Perform range-of-motion activities and assist physical therapists as needed.
Anticipate patient needs and respond promptly to patients and other caregivers.
Assist patients’ family members and visitors, emphasizing customer service.
Perform venipunctures for blood collection; collect urine and sputum specimens and transport them promptly to the laboratory.
Perform designated bedside laboratory tests, apply oxygen therapy, perform electrocardiograms, and provide wound care as directed by the RN.
Perform urinary catheterizations and enemas.
Follow universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
Perform computer order-entry functions as required and accurately chart patient information according to documentation standards.
Deliver menus; prepare patients for meals; distribute food trays and drinking water; feed patients; and remove trays.
Answer phones courteously and address callers’ needs promptly.
Initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Work overtime as needed.
Assist with orientation of new personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Act as a liaison and support person for family members.
Assist with patient education and discharge planning under RN supervision.
Inventory the unit, determine supply needs, and convey needs to appropriate personnel.
Assist with daily cleaning of patient rooms and the care center and prepare rooms for incoming patients.
Assess maintenance needs, initiate maintenance requests for equipment, furniture, and building fixtures, and perform simple maintenance such as changing light bulbs or batteries.