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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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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 and acknowledges customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position is in the Med Surg department at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital and is listed as weekend-only work, with 36 scheduled weekly hours and days/evenings shifts.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the listed education or experience pathways: high school graduation or GED plus a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school graduation or GED plus relevant patient-care experience in an acute-care setting, nursing home, or assisted-living facility; high school graduation or GED and current employment as a Roper St. Francis teammate; high school graduation or GED and current CMA certification; or current enrollment in or graduation from an associate's or bachelor's degree program in any field.
• Successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire if required for the applicable qualification pathway.
• Hold a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.
• Know clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• Have skill in English grammar and spelling and maintain neat, legible handwriting.
• Be able to file and maintain paper and electronic patient records, files, and reports.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Be able to use office equipment such as multiline telephones, computer terminals, and printers.
• Know patient-care tasks and techniques used to provide nursing care.
• Know organizational policies and procedures for administering patient care.
• Know common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe working environment.

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 and orderly manner.
• Acknowledge and greet customers arriving on the unit in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Maintain patient care records.

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

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