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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, 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 greets customers upon arrival to the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. This position is PRN (as needed), non-benefited, with scheduled shift hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The work is in the Cardiac Intermediate Care department at Roper Hospital.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education or experience pathways: 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 diploma or GED plus patient care technician experience in acute care or a nursing home, or direct patient care experience in an assisted living facility; current Roper St. Francis teammate with successful completion of the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire; high school diploma or GED plus current CMA certification and successful completion of the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire; or current enrollment in or graduation from an associate or bachelor's degree program in any field, with successful completion of 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; and patient care tasks and techniques.
• Ability to file and maintain paper and electronic patient records, files, and reports; maintain patient care records; and communicate clearly.
• Excellent communication skills and neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures for administering patient care and of common safety hazards and precautions.
• Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Able to meet physical demands that include frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, patient lifting and moving, finger and hand dexterity, reaching, and talking or hearing; intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours; may need to take call or work weekends and 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 upon arrival to the unit and provide a friendly, enthusiastic approach.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Help provide nursing care using appropriate patient care tasks and techniques.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED