Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Recovery Room (PACU) - Anderson Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, 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. In the Recovery Room (PACU) at Anderson Hospital, the PCT helps with patient comfort and personal care, monitors health and vital signs, assists with mobility and basic needs, and maintains a clean and sanitary patient environment. The role includes unit-based specialty duties and requires validated competency for delegated tasks.

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 including one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation; or one year of relevant clinical-setting experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• Problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with staff and patients professionally.
• Ability to 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 to 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, vital-sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and mobility assistance, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes or concerns.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Complete accurate, precise, and timely documentation when applicable to patient care.
• Participate in hand-off and reporting of 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.
• Sanitize and clean patients’ rooms.
• Assist patients with basic needs, such as 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 and mental health resources.
• 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