Patient Care Tech (PCT) — ICU Stepdown/PCU — Clermont Hospital

Mercy Health; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Mercy Health's Clermont Hospital seeks a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) for night shifts in the PCU. This role delivers basic patient care under RN supervision, supports bedding, hygiene, mobility, and vital signs documentation.

You'll work 24 hours weekly (1900-0700), participate in hand-offs, and use EPIC EHR training preferred. Strong communication and proactive problem-solving are valued in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire (must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR STNA/CNA/state tests OR completion of a nursing program with clinical nursing course and rotation OR 1 year of relevant clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including comfort, hygiene, mobility support, and vital signs
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse, reporting changes and concerns
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Accurately document patient care in the EHR and other systems as applicable
• Participate in hand-off/reporting of relevant information at shift start and end
• Assist with patient transfers using safe techniques and encourage patient independence
• Individualize care based on patient preferences and needs

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT) –PCU at Clermont Hospital

PT nights, 24 hours a week, 1900-0700

Job Summary

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. As part of our team, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs as well as assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
• Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.

Education

• None

Licensure/Certification

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Must have completed one of the following: (required) Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting

Experience

• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred, not required)

Skills & Abilities

• Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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