Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists staff with 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 on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position is in the Intensive Care Units at Roper Hospital and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift. The PCT interacts continually with internal and external customers, including patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors. The role requires clerical and medical terminology knowledge, patient care skills, clear communication, and the ability to maintain accurate paper and electronic records.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: high school diploma or GED plus a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school diploma or GED plus relevant patient-care experience; current Roper St. Francis teammate status with a 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.
Successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire if applicable to the qualifying pathway described in the posting.
Hold a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
Know clerical procedures and medical terminology.
Have English grammar and spelling skills and neat, legible handwriting.
Be able to file and maintain paper and electronic patient records, files, and reports.
Have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
Be able to use office equipment, including multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
Know patient care tasks and techniques used to provide nursing care.
Know organizational policies and procedures for administering patient care.
Know common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe working environment.

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.
Greet and acknowledge customers arriving on the unit in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
Maintain patient care records.