Patient Care Technician (PCT) Weekend Only Plan - Cardiac Intermediate Care - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists staff by performing clerical and patient-care duties under the direction of a registered nurse. 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 PCT works in Cardiac Intermediate Care at Roper Hospital on a weekend-only plan, every Saturday and Sunday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with 24 scheduled weekly hours.

The position provides delegated direct patient care, reports patient conditions and changes to the appropriate registered nurse, and documents vital signs and activities of daily living. Care must respect patient diversity and rights, support patient advocacy, and meet patients’ age-specific needs across the lifespan. The PCT also transcribes physician orders, supports regulatory and safety initiatives, and maintains an organized workstation and medical record.

The job may involve high stress, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, working alone, potential exposure to infectious materials and other hazards, and physical demands including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, and maneuvering patients. The position requires a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider certification. Current Nursing Assistant certification is preferred. Applicants must meet one of the listed education, training, certification, or experience pathways; some pathways require successful completion of the RSF PCT Training Program after hire.

Requirements

• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
• Meet at least one of the following pathways: graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school diploma/GED and experience as a patient care technician in acute care or a nursing home, or direct patient-care experience involving vital signs and ADLs in an assisted living facility; high school diploma/GED and current Roper St. Francis teammate status; high school diploma/GED and current CMA certification; or current enrollment in or graduation from an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in any field.
• Complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire if qualifying through current Roper St. Francis teammate status, current CMA certification, or enrollment in or graduation from an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program.
• Ability to clearly communicate with members of the healthcare team and understand and follow their directions.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations, including falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, and environment of care.
• Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to collect and document patient data, including vital signs, intake/output, and changes in patient condition.
• Ability to provide basic hygiene and activities-of-daily-living care; assist with feeding, hydration, nutrition, bowel and bladder elimination, ambulation, and patient mobility.
• Ability to use clinical technology and take accountability for completing assigned tasks.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care activities and ability to escalate concerns through the chain of command.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated direct patient-care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Report patient conditions, changes, and abnormal findings to the appropriate registered nurse.
• Document vital signs and activities of daily living concurrently in the appropriate format and notify the RN/LPN of abnormal variations.
• Provide nonjudgmental nursing care that respects patient diversity and rights, identifies resources to meet patient needs, and acts as a patient advocate.
• Transcribe physician orders correctly and efficiently, including computer order entry.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, core measures, infection-prevention practices, patient-safety requirements, and quality initiatives.
• Maintain an organized workstation and an environment conducive to workflow.
• Maintain medical records in appropriate order.
• Greet customers arriving on the unit in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit.

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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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