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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

5d • 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 includes maintaining and updating patient records in a timely, orderly manner and greeting customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position involves regular interaction with patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated education or experience pathways: high school graduate or GED plus a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school graduate or GED plus qualifying patient-care experience in an acute care setting, nursing home, or assisted living facility; current Roper St. Francis teammate with high school diploma or GED; high school graduate or GED plus current CMA certification; or current enrollment in or graduation from an associate or bachelor's degree program in any field.
• Complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire if required for the applicable education or experience pathway.
• Hold a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• English grammar and spelling skills, neat and legible handwriting, and ability to file and maintain paper and electronic patient records, files, and reports.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques, organizational policies and procedures for administering patient care, and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Ability to report patient condition changes to the professional nurse.

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 arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach.
• Provide nursing care tasks and techniques within the role’s scope.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Maintain patient care records.
• Help establish a safe working environment by following organizational policies and recognizing common safety hazards and precautions.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, employees, visitors, and other internal and external customers.

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.
• Mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and FMLA leave.
• 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