Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Maryview Medical Center - Part Time

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

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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. The role includes sanitizing and cleaning patient rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs, and helping patients with basic needs such as feeding and grooming. The PCT works to support patient comfort, independence, and safety while communicating relevant changes and concerns to nursing staff.

Requirements

• Complete one of the following: a nursing aide training program; STNA state testing (required for OH LTC); CNA certification; nurse aide state testing; a nursing program that included one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation; or one year of relevant clinical-setting experience.
• Possess problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage with staff and patients professionally.
• Be able to act proactively 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; preference is given to experience in the setting for which the applicant is applying.
• BLS Basic Life Support upon hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including care and comfort, vital-sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, mobility assistance, and unit-based specialty duties.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes or concerns.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Complete accurate, precise, and timely documentation when applicable to patient care.
• Participate in handoff 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 patient rooms.
• Assist patients with basic needs, including feeding and grooming.
• Monitor patients’ health and vital signs.

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, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed