Patient Care Tech (PCT) PRN - Med/Surg - Lourdes Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare organization is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Paducah, Kentucky. The role involves providing basic healthcare support, monitoring patients' health, and ensuring high-quality customer service. Candidates must have a nursing aide certification and preferred experience in acute care settings. This position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including medical coverage and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS Basic Life Support certification.
• Recent experience in acute care, physician’s office, or home health/hospice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Acts as liaison between patients and nursing staff.
• Provides accurate documentation for patient care.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Engagement with staff and patients

Proactivity in changing environments

Education

Successful completion of nursing aide training program

Experience in a clinical setting

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) PRN - Med/Surg - 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.

About Us

Mercy Health: 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 who 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.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Lourdes Hospital

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)

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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