Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Rehab Med Surg - Roper Hospital - 3 Pettit - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

4d • 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 welcomes customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position involves ongoing interaction with patients, families, physicians, employees, visitors, and other internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education or 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 an acute care setting or nursing home, or direct patient care experience involving vitals and activities of daily living in an assisted living facility; current Roper St. Francis teammate with high school diploma or GED; current CMA certification with high school diploma or GED; or current enrollment in or graduation from an associate or bachelor's degree program in any field.
• Successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire when required by the applicable qualification pathway.
• Hold a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
• Know clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• Have skill in English grammar and spelling and maintain neat, legible handwriting.
• Be able to file and maintain patient records, files, and reports, including electronic records.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Be able to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Know 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, including paper and electronic records.
• Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach.
• Provide nursing care tasks and techniques within the role’s scope and organizational policies.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Maintain patient care records and files, and file reports.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED