Compassionate Med-Surg Patient Care Technician

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Med Surg Unit at West Hospital in Ohio. The PCT provides basic health care under the guidance of a registered nurse, assists with mobility, vital signs, and personal care, and supports patients and families with compassionate service.

Preferred candidates have BLS and nursing aide training or equivalent certification. EPIC EHR training is noted as a potential asset, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
• Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Med Surg Unit at West Hospital in Ohio. The PCT provides basic health care under the guidance of a registered nurse, assists with mobility, vital signs, and personal care, and supports patients and families with compassionate service.

Preferred candidates have BLS and nursing aide training or equivalent certification. EPIC EHR training is noted as a potential asset, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities