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

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

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Patient Care Technician to support patients under the guidance of nurses. Responsibilities include basic patient care, monitoring health, and assisting with daily needs. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving health outcomes in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Prescription coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing aide training or equivalent required.
• Recent experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care, including comfort and hygiene.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse, reporting changes.
• Documents patient care accurately and promptly.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

CNA certification

Nursing aide training

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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

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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites, and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Mercy Health

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 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:

• Provides basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care, hygiene, and assisting with mobility.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse, reporting changes or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Documents patient care accurately and promptly.
• Participates in hand-offs and reports pertinent information during shift changes.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency is validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques to foster independence and safety.
• Encourages patients to complete tasks independently, individualizing care based on patient interests and hobbies.

Education:

• None required

Licensure/Certification:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred upon hire, must be obtained from an approved source prior to direct patient care.
• Completion of one of the following is required:

• Successful completion of nursing aide training OR
• Successful passing of STNA (State Tested Nurse Aide) if applicable, OR CNA certification, OR clinical nursing program with one clinical rotation, OR 1 year 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.
• Ability to proactively adapt in a rapidly changing environment.

Training:

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training preferred.

Many opportunities are available to reward your hard work, including comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans, prescription coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance with AD&D, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or veteran status. For accommodations or additional information, contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care