Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Oncology - 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 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 Oncology PCU (5 South) at Roper Hospital and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on evenings/nights.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: graduate of an accredited high school or GED program and completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school diploma/GED plus patient care technician experience in an acute care setting or nursing home, or direct patient-care experience (vitals and activities of daily living) in an assisted living facility; current Roper St. Francis teammate with successful completion of the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire; high school diploma/GED plus current CMA certification and successful completion of the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire; or currently enrolled in or graduated 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; English grammar and spelling; patient care tasks and techniques; organizational policies and procedures; and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Ability to file and maintain paper and electronic patient records, files, and reports; maintain patient care records; communicate clearly; report changes in patient condition; and use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Excellent communication skills and neat, legible handwriting.
• Corrected hearing and vision to the normal range.
• Able to meet the role's physical and environmental demands, including frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, patient lifting and moving, hand/finger dexterity, reaching, and talking or hearing; intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; and work in a healthcare environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, infectious materials, communicable diseases, and blood-borne pathogens.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends or holidays based on department 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, including paper and electronic records.
• Greet customers arriving on the unit and provide a friendly, enthusiastic approach.
• Provide nursing care tasks and techniques and report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Interact with patients, families, physicians, employees, visitors, and other internal and external customers.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures and observe common safety 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
• Education Level: High school or GED