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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

18h • 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 Cardiac Intermediate Care at Roper Hospital and is scheduled on an as-needed (PRN), non-benefited basis, with shift hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

The PCT interacts with patients, families, physicians, employees, visitors, and other internal and external customers. The work involves frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, patient lifting and moving, and use of hand and finger dexterity. The role may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, infectious materials, and other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Work may occur under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours; call and weekend or holiday work may be required based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education or experience pathways: high school graduate or GED with completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school graduate or GED with acute-care, nursing-home, or assisted-living direct patient-care experience; high school graduate or GED and current Roper St. Francis teammate; high school graduate or GED and current CMA certification; or current enrollment in or graduation from an associate or bachelor's degree program in any field.
• Complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire if entering through the current-teammate, CMA, or associate/bachelor's-degree pathway.
• 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; neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and reports, including paper and electronic records.
• 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, and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.
• Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequent patient lifting and moving and intermittent handling of loads up to 50 pounds.

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 and orderly manner, including paper and electronic records.
• Greet and acknowledge customers upon arrival to the unit in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
• Provide nursing care using appropriate patient-care tasks and techniques.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• File and maintain patient records, files, and reports.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures for administering patient care and safety.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance and mental health resources.
• Discounts.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and FMLA leave.
• 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