Apollo Senior Student Healthcare Careers - St. Rita's Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to deliver essential care and support to patients. The role involves monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily needs, and ensuring high-quality service. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach in a dynamic environment. Training in EPIC EHR is preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

Prescription Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, or long-term care preferred.
• BLS certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including comfort and mobility assistance.
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes.
• Accurately document patient care activities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Nursing Aide Training

Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – St. Rita's Medical Center

Job Summary: A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or healthcare professional. Responsibilities include sanitizing patient rooms, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with basic needs such as feeding and grooming.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care, and mobility assistance.
2. Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
3. Deliver high-quality customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
4. Accurately document patient care activities.
5. Participate in hand-offs and report pertinent information during shift changes.
6. Perform delegated tasks after competency validation.
7. Mobilize patients using safe transfer techniques.
8. Encourage patient independence and personalize care based on interests.

Qualifications:

• Education: None required
• Licensure/Certification: BLS (preferred upon hire), completion of nursing aide training or equivalent, or relevant clinical experience.
• Experience: Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health, hospice, or long-term care preferred but not required.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills; proactive in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information:

Training in EPIC EHR is preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, prescription coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Benefits vary by employment status.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations or inquiries, contact [e-mail].