Patient Care Tech: Compassionate Bedside Support

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & 403(b)

Medical, dental, vision & life

Paid time off & family leave

Tuition assistance & development

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) at St. Vincent Medical Center to provide direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, following policies and local regulations.

The successful candidate will have recent acute care or related experience, strong communication and teamwork, and a commitment to patient safety. EPIC EHR training is preferred, and the role includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long term care facility; preference for setting applied

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including care and comfort, vital signs, personal care and hygiene, mobility assistance.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Delivers high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Documents accurately and in a timely manner for patient care.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information at handover.
• Performs delegated tasks after competency validation.
• Mobilizes patients using safe techniques to promote independence.
• Encourages patient independence and tailors care to patient interests.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Documentation

Mobility assistance

Teamwork

Infection control

Safety awareness

Clinical observations

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) at St. Vincent Medical Center to provide direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, following policies and local regulations.

The successful candidate will have recent acute care or related experience, strong communication and teamwork, and a commitment to patient safety. EPIC EHR training is preferred, and the role includes a comprehensive benefits package.