Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

6d • 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 welcomes customers arriving at the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position is in the Med Surg department at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, with 36 scheduled weekly hours and a Days/Evenings shift.

Requirements

• Meet at least 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 or GED plus patient care technician experience in an acute care setting or nursing home, or direct patient care experience involving vitals and ADLs in assisted living; high school or GED and current Roper St. Francis teammate status with successful completion of the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire; high school or GED and current CMA certification with 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.
• Skill in English grammar and spelling, and neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and reports.
• 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 patient care, and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Skill in maintaining patient care records.

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 at the unit in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
• Provide nursing care tasks and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Help maintain a safe working environment by observing common safety hazards and precautions.
• Interact with patients, families, physicians, employees, visitors, and other internal and external customers.

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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED