Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Tuition assistance/professional growth

Job summary

Mercy Health – Youngstown is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide basic health care and support under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding and grooming, and maintaining patient comfort.

Ideal candidates will have current nursing aide credentials (STNA or CNA) and BLS. EPIC EHR training is a plus. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Has current nursing aide credentials (STNA, CNA) or completed nursing program with clinical rotation.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred and must be obtained before direct patient care.
• Experience in acute care or similar clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including comfort, vital signs, personal care, and mobility assistance.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Delivers high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely in the chart or EHR.
• Participates in hand-off reports upon arrival and departure.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency is validated.
• Mobolizes patients using safe transfer techniques.
• Encourages patient independence based on patient interests and abilities.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Education

Nursing aide credentials (STNA/CNA)

Nursing program with clinical rotation

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health – Youngstown is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide basic health care and support under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding and grooming, and maintaining patient comfort.

Ideal candidates will have current nursing aide credentials (STNA or CNA) and BLS. EPIC EHR training is a plus. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.