Night Shift Patient Care Tech — Compassionate Support

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

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and other healthcare professionals. The role includes basic care, vital signs, mobility assistance, and accurate documentation to support safe patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes high-level customer service to patients and families, effective communication with the healthcare team, and adherence to safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or preferred, prior to hire
• Nursing aide training or CNA certification or nursing program with clinical rotation - required at some locations
• STNA or equivalent state testing may be required for OH LTC
• CMA certification or nursing program with clinical rotation may be required at RSF locations
• 1 year of relevant clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN guidance
• Report changes or concerns to nurse promptly
• Deliver high-level customer service to patients and families
• Document patient care accurately and timely
• Assist with hand-offs and department needs upon arrival and departure
• Perform delegated tasks after competency is validated
• Assist with patient mobility using safe transfer techniques
• Encourage patient independence and activity participation
• Adapt care to patient preferences and abilities

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Patient safety knowledge

Infection prevention

Documentation accuracy

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Clerical tasks

EPIC EHR familiarity

Caring to patients and families

Education

Nursing aide training or CNA certification or nursing program with clinical rotation

STNA (State Tested Nurse Aide) for OH LTC

CMA certification or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and other healthcare professionals. The role includes basic care, vital signs, mobility assistance, and accurate documentation to support safe patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes high-level customer service to patients and families, effective communication with the healthcare team, and adherence to safety and infection control standards.