Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Intermediate Care Unit - St. Elizabeth Boardman - 7S-7W - PRN

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

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking dedicated Patient Care Technicians (PCT) to provide patient support in a hospital setting. The PCT will assist in delivering high-quality care under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring that patients receive the necessary attention and assistance for their needs. Ideal candidates are nursing students or certified aides with experience in patient care who are passionate about improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in providing direct patient care.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED and STNA certification or nursing student status.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care: bathing, hygiene, feeding.
• Record vital signs and assist with patient education.
• Report observations to nursing staff and support patient needs.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

STNA certification

Nursing student with clinical experience

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Intermediate Care Unit - St. Elizabeth Boardman - 7S-7W - PRN

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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.

PCT must have one of the following:

Nursing Student in RN school with at least 1 clinical semester completed; or

Have an STNA/CNA certification; or

Have a minimum of 1 year of Aide experience in a hospital or LTC setting

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.

The PCT performs a variety of basic age-specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). All clinical care will be done under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate tasks for delegation. The PCT makes observations as directed by the RN and reports deviations to the RN.

Shift:

All shifts PRN

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• STNA (State-tested Nurse Assistant) or completion of HCA training course with Certification related to acute care setting, or a Nursing Student who has completed first semester of an acute care hospital-based clinical experience OR ”1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting”
• BLS certified by American Heart Association
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in providing direct patient care.
• Computer literacy.
• Previous experience working in specialty area.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Follows detailed written and oral instructions.
• Completes specific, routine tasks.
• Requires basic reading, writing or simple arithmetic skills.
• May operate basic equipment/machinery.
• Basic computer skills required
  
  
  

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs general patient care including, but not limited to: bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patient, back rubs, elimination, hygiene and other needs as expressed.
• Observes patient’s responses and reports any adverse reaction or other pertinent information to Registered Nurse and Physician.
• Demonstrates competency in providing age appropriate care to defined patient populations based on unit/area’s scope of service.
• Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight.
• Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed.
• Positions patient and performs range of motion. Assists physical therapist as needed.
• Anticipates patient’s needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests.
• Provides friendly assistance to patient’s family members and visitors strong emphasis on customer service.
• Performs venipunctures for blood collection.
• Collects specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab.
• Performs designated bedside lab tests.
• Applies oxygen therapy.
• Performs electrocardiogram (ECG).
• Performs wound care as directed by the RN.
• Performs urinary catheterizations and enemas.
• Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Performs computer order/entry functions as required by care center.
• Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards.
• Delivers menus. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays. Distributes drinking water.
• Answers phones courteously and quickly addresses the caller’s needs.
• Initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.
  
  
  

Job Accountabilities – Other

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison and supports person for family members.
• Assists with patient education and discharge planning under supervision of RN.
• Inventories unit and determines supply needs. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center. Helps prepare room(s) for incoming patients.
• Assesses maintenance needs.
• a. Initiates maintenance requisition to repair equipment, furniture and building fixtures.
• b. Performs simple maintenance (light bulbs, batteries).
  
  
  

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

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