Patient Care Technician (PCT) — Med Surg 5W — St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. The role includes sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring health and vital signs, and assisting patients with basic needs such as feeding and grooming. The position is in the Med/Surg Unit 5W at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift.

Requirements

• Complete one of the following: a nursing aide training program; STNA state testing (required if OH LTC); CNA certification; nurses aide state testing; a nursing program that included one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation; or one year of relevant experience in a clinical setting.
• Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• Possess problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Be able to act proactively in a rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• Recent experience in acute care, a physician’s office, home health or hospice, or a long-term care facility, preferably in the setting where the applicant is applying.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including care and comfort, vital-sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assistance with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes or concerns.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, patients’ families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and in a timely manner when applicable.
• Participate in hand-off and reporting of pertinent patient and departmental information when arriving and leaving.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Mobilize patients using therapeutic transfer techniques that promote independence and safety.
• Encourage patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualize care based on patients’ interests and hobbies.

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, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed