Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Med Surg

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Med Surg 4W at Lorain Hospital. The PCT provides direct patient care under RN guidance, ensuring comfort, safety, and timely documentation while communicating changes to the nursing staff.

The role emphasizes compassionate, team-based care, EPIC EHR familiarity preferred, and adherence to patient safety standards. This PRN position supports flexible staffing and dedicated patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care, physician offices, home health/hospice, or long-term care.
• BLS preferred; nursing aide training or nursing program experience required.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including comfort, vital signs, and personal care.
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse; report changes promptly.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients, families, and staff.
• Document timely and accurately in patient records.
• Support hand-off communication during shifts and transfers.
• Assist with mobility using safe transfer techniques.
• Encourage independence and individualize care per patient interests.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Patient safety

Infection prevention

Clerical skills

Team player

Vital signs

ADL care

Feeding support

Elimination support

Mobility assistance

Clinical technology

Compassionate care

Accountability

Escalation of concerns

Education

Nursing aide training

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Med Surg 4W at Lorain Hospital. The PCT provides direct patient care under RN guidance, ensuring comfort, safety, and timely documentation while communicating changes to the nursing staff.

The role emphasizes compassionate, team-based care, EPIC EHR familiarity preferred, and adherence to patient safety standards. This PRN position supports flexible staffing and dedicated patient-centered service.