Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg Joint Replacement - Mount Pleasant Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Mount Pleasant, 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 welcomes customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The position is in the Med Surg Joint Replacement unit at Mount Pleasant Hospital and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on days/evenings.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the stated education, training, certification, or experience pathways: high school diploma or GED plus completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; current CNA certification; high school diploma or GED plus relevant patient-care experience in an acute-care setting, nursing home, or 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 skills 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 administering patient care, and common safety hazards and precautions.

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 and acknowledge customers arriving at the unit in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
• Provide nursing care using patient-care tasks and techniques.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Maintain patient-care records and help establish a safe working environment.

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