Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Float Pool - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Nursing Float Pool at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional, the PCT provides basic health care and support to patients. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs, and assisting with basic needs such as feeding and grooming. This position is scheduled for 24 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 clinical-setting experience.
• 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 preferred upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• Recent experience in acute care, a physician’s office, home health or hospice, or a long-term care facility is preferred, particularly in the setting where applying.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital-sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assistance with mobility and unit-based specialty duties.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes or concerns.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Complete accurate, precise, and timely documentation when applicable.
• Participate in handoffs and report pertinent patient and departmental needs 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed