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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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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 is in the Intensive Care Units at Roper Hospital.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education or experience pathways: graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency and completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school diploma or GED and experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home, or direct patient care experience in an assisted living facility; high school diploma or GED and current employment as a Roper St. Francis teammate; high school diploma or GED and 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 hired through the current teammate, CMA, or associate/bachelor's degree pathway.
• Hold a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
• Have knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• Have English grammar and spelling skills and neat, legible handwriting.
• Be able to file and maintain patient records, files, and reports.
• 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.
• Greet and acknowledge customers arriving on the unit in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
• Provide nursing care tasks according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Maintain patient care records.

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.

What This Job Offers

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