Night Shift PCT Trainee — Direct Patient Care

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

403(b) with employer contributions

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves assisting with daily activities, observing patient conditions, and performing routine tasks in a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and may accept a STNA/CNA or one year of clinical experience. BLS certification is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct patient care preferred.
• Follows written and oral instructions precisely.
• Good reading, writing and basic math skills required.
• Ability to operate basic clinical equipment as directed.
• Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN guidance.
• Take vital signs, record measurements, and monitor patient status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and comfort tasks.
• Observe and report patient changes to the RN/physician.
• Assist with specimen collection and basic bedside procedures.

Skills

Instruction following

Task execution

Reading and basic arithmetic

Basic equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

STNA/CNA certification or equivalent

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves assisting with daily activities, observing patient conditions, and performing routine tasks in a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and may accept a STNA/CNA or one year of clinical experience. BLS certification is expected.