Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital - Weekend Only Work

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician assists staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. The role maintains and updates patient records in a timely, orderly manner and greets customers arriving at the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position is in the Med Surg/Hospitalist department at St. Francis Hospital and is listed as weekend-only work, with 36 scheduled weekly hours and a days/evenings shift.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: high school diploma or GED plus completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school diploma or GED plus patient care technician experience in acute care or a nursing home, or direct patient care experience in an assisted living facility; current Roper St. Francis teammate with high school diploma or GED; high school diploma or GED plus current CMA certification; or current enrollment in or graduation from an associate or bachelor's degree program in any field.
• Applicants qualifying through the Roper St. Francis teammate, CMA, or associate/bachelor's degree pathways must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
• Hold a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• Skill in English grammar and spelling, with neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to use office equipment, including multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques, organizational policies and procedures for administering patient care, and common safety hazards and precautions.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant is 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 arriving at the unit in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
• File and maintain patient records, files, and reports in paper and electronic formats.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Provide nursing care using knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques.
• Maintain patient care records.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED