Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Intermediate Care Unit - Bon Secours St. Francis - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

6d • 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 patients and other customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position is in the Intermediate Care Unit at Bon Secours St. Francis and is listed as PRN, with evening/night shifts.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification paths: 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 or GED plus patient care technician experience in acute care or a nursing home, or direct patient care experience in an assisted living facility; high school or GED and current Roper St. Francis teammate status; high school or GED and current CMA certification; or current enrollment in or graduation from an associate or bachelor's degree program in any field.
• Candidates qualifying through current Roper St. Francis teammate status, current CMA certification, or enrollment in or graduation from an associate or bachelor's degree program must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• English grammar and spelling skills and neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and reports in paper and electronic formats.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques, organizational policies and procedures for patient care, and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Ability to maintain patient care records and 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, files, and reports.
• Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Provide nursing care using appropriate patient care tasks and techniques and follow organizational policies and procedures.
• Help maintain a safe working environment by recognizing common safety hazards and precautions.
• Interact with internal and external customers, including patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors.

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