Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - Roper Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists staff with clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. The position maintains and updates patient records in a timely, orderly manner and greets patients and other customers arriving on the unit with a friendly, enthusiastic approach. The role is in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Roper Hospital and requires flexibility and availability for all shifts.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education or experience pathways: graduate of an accredited high school or hold a GED and complete a Fundamentals of Nursing course or Nursing Assistant Program; hold current CNA certification; graduate of an accredited high school or hold a GED and have patient care technician experience in an acute care setting or nursing home, or direct patient care experience involving vital signs and activities of daily living in an assisted living facility; be a current Roper St. Francis teammate with a high school diploma or GED and successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire; hold a current CMA certification and a high school diploma or GED and successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire; or be currently enrolled in or have graduated from an associate or bachelor's degree program in any field, with no experience requirement, and successfully complete 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 in paper and electronic formats.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain patient care records and report changes in patient condition to a professional nurse.

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.
• Greet customers arriving on the unit and provide a friendly, enthusiastic welcome.
• File and maintain patient records, files, and reports in paper and electronic formats.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Provide nursing care using appropriate patient care tasks and techniques while following organizational policies and procedures.
• Help maintain a safe working environment by applying knowledge of 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed