Compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Harbour View Medical Center. The PCT provides basic patient care under supervision, monitors vital signs, assists with feeding and grooming, and supports the nursing team to ensure compassionate, high‑quality patient care.

Candidates should have nursing aide training or equivalent and BLS; recent acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Supports basic patient care including comfort, hygiene and mobility.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and staff.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-changing clinical setting.
• Strong teamwork and patient‑centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including vital signs, personal care and comfort.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Delivers high-quality customer service to patients and families.
• Documents patient care accurately and promptly in the EHR.
• Participates in hand-off reports and supports unit routine tasks.
• Assists with mobility using safe transfer techniques.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Harbour View Medical Center. The PCT provides basic patient care under supervision, monitors vital signs, assists with feeding and grooming, and supports the nursing team to ensure compassionate, high‑quality patient care.

Candidates should have nursing aide training or equivalent and BLS; recent acute care experience is preferred.