Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac Intermediate Care - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician assists staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. The position maintains and updates patient records in a timely, orderly manner and greets customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The role is in Cardiac Intermediate Care at Roper Hospital and is PRN, as needed, on the evening/night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position is non-benefited according to the listed shift details.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed qualification pathways: high school diploma or GED plus completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school diploma or GED plus acute-care, nursing-home, or assisted-living direct patient care experience; current Roper St. Francis teammate 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 required for the applicable qualification pathway.
• 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 patient records and communicate clearly.
• Know patient care tasks and techniques, organizational patient-care policies and procedures, and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Be able to report changes in a patient's condition to a professional nurse.
• Have corrected hearing and vision within the normal range.
• Be able to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines, and work irregular hours.
• Be available for call and/or weekends or holidays as required by departmental needs.

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.
• Acknowledge and greet customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• File and maintain paper and electronic patient records, files, and reports.
• Use office equipment, including multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Provide nursing care using knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques.
• Maintain patient care records.
• Help establish a safe working environment by applying knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.

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 based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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