Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Renal Telemetry - St. Rita's Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lima, OH

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About The Position

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs, and assisting with basic needs such as feeding and grooming. The position is in the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit at St. Rita's Medical Center and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on day shifts.

Requirements

• Must have completed one of the following: a nursing aide training program; STNA state testing (required if OH LTC); CNA certification; nurses aide state testing; a nursing program including one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation; or one year of relevant clinical-setting experience.
• Must obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• Problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage professionally with staff and patients.
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• Recent experience in acute care, a physician's office, home health or hospice, or a long-term care facility, preferably in the setting where applying.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, mobility assistance, and unit-based specialty duties.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes or concerns.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly when applicable.
• Participate in hand-offs and report pertinent patient and departmental information upon arrival and departure.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Mobilize patients using therapeutic transfer techniques that promote independence and safety.
• Encourage patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualize care based on patients’ interests and hobbies.
• Clean and sanitize patients’ rooms and assist patients with basic needs, including feeding and grooming.

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.
• Mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and FMLA leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed