Compassionate Patient Care Technician – Growth & Benefits

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,视

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Kentucky’s Lourdes Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nurses and provide basic patient care, sanitation and vital signs monitoring. The role involves assisting with feeding, grooming, mobility, and documentation in EPIC EHR; prior experience in acute care is valued.

Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare coverage. Candidates should have nursing aide training completion or STNA/CNA options; BLS preferred and training

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire; must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care.
• Completion of a nursing aide training program OR STNA/CNA certification OR nursing program with clinical nursing course and rotation; relevant experience option listed.
• 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care: comfort, vitals, personal care and mobility.
• 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 system.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information upon arrival and departure.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency is validated.
• Mobilizes patients using safe transfer techniques to foster independence.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Kentucky’s Lourdes Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nurses and provide basic patient care, sanitation and vital signs monitoring. The role involves assisting with feeding, grooming, mobility, and documentation in EPIC EHR; prior experience in acute care is valued.

Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare coverage. Candidates should have nursing aide training completion or STNA/CNA options; BLS preferred and training