Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ICU Stepdown/Float - St. Rita's Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lima, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. The position is in the Progressive Care Unit at St. Rita's Medical Center and may require floating to various hospital units. The PCT helps maintain a clean and sanitary environment, monitors patients’ health and vital signs, and assists with feeding, grooming, mobility, and other basic needs. Care is delivered in a way that promotes patient safety, comfort, and independence.

Requirements

• Complete 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 that included one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation; or one year of relevant clinical-setting experience.
• Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including comfort measures, vital-sign measurement, personal care, hygiene, mobility assistance, and unit-based specialty duties.
• Communicate patient changes and concerns to nurses, serving as a liaison between patients and nurses.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and in a timely manner when applicable.
• Participate in handoff and reporting of relevant patient and departmental information when arriving and leaving.
• 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.
• Sanitize and clean patients’ rooms.
• Float to various hospital units as needed.

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