Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intermediate Care - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. The PCT maintains and updates patient records in a timely, orderly manner and greets customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position is in the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intermediate Care department at Roper Hospital and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the listed education or experience 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 relevant patient care experience in an acute care setting, nursing home, or assisted living facility; current Roper St. Francis teammate with successful completion of the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire; high school diploma or GED plus current CMA certification and successful completion of the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire; or current enrollment in or graduation from an associate or bachelor's degree program in any field, with successful completion of the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
• 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, files, and reports; use office equipment such as multiline telephones, computer terminals, and printers; communicate clearly; and maintain patient care records.
• Know patient care tasks and techniques, organizational policies and procedures for administering patient care, and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to report changes in patient condition to a 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.
• Greet customers arriving on the unit in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Interact with patients, families, physicians, employees, visitors, and other internal and external customers.

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