Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Nephrology - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

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 greets customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position is in the Nephrology PCU at Roper Hospital and is scheduled for two 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with weekend, holiday, and storm team requirements.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated education or experience pathways: high school diploma or GED plus a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school diploma or GED plus patient care technician experience in an acute care setting or nursing home, or direct patient care experience in an 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 no experience requirement, and successful completion of the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
• Hold a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• Skill in English grammar and spelling, and neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to file and maintain paper and electronic patient records, files, and reports.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to use office equipment, including multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques for providing nursing care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures for administering patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe working environment.
• Ability to maintain patient care records.
• Corrected hearing and vision to the normal range.

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 in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• File and maintain patient records, files, and reports.

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