Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Intermediate Care - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide essential health care support to patients. The role involves assisting with personal care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring high-level customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Retirement plan contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Must have completed nursing aide training program or relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including comfort, hygiene, and mobility assistance.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation of patient care.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

CNA certification

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Intermediate Care - Lourdes Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

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. Responsibilities include sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs, and assisting with basic needs like feeding and grooming.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provides basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care, hygiene, and mobility assistance.
2. Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
3. Provides high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
4. Ensures accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
5. Participates in hand-offs and reports pertinent information upon patient arrival and departure.
6. Performs delegated tasks once competency is validated.
7. Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques to foster independence and safety.
8. Encourages patient independence in completing tasks.
9. Personalizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.

Education:

None required.

Licensure/Certification:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred upon hire; must obtain from an approved source prior to direct patient care.
• Must have completed one of the following: nursing aide training program, passed STNA (if applicable), CNA certification, or relevant clinical experience.

Experience:

Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care preferred but not required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional engagement with staff and patients.
• Proactive in a rapidly changing environment.

Training:

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training preferred.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance with AD&D.
• Retirement plan contributions when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational assistance.
• And more.

*Benefits vary according to employment status.

Department:

Med/Surg Unit - Lourdes - Med/Surg 4th Floor

It is our policy to abide by all applicable laws and regulations. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status. For accommodations or questions, contact [e-mail].

About the company

Mercy Health, formerly Catholic Health Partners, is a Catholic health care system with locations in Ohio and Kentucky.