Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, 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 welcomes customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position involves regular interaction with patients, families, physicians, employees, visitors, and other internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated 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 qualifying patient-care experience in an acute care setting, nursing home, or assisted living facility; current Roper St. Francis teammate with a high school diploma or GED; high school diploma or GED plus current CMA certification; or current enrollment in or graduation from an associate or bachelor's degree program in any field.
• Successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire when required by the applicable qualification 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, 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 administering patient care, and common safety hazards and precautions.

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.
• Acknowledge and greet customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach.
• Provide nursing care using appropriate patient-care tasks and techniques.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Maintain patient care records.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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