Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Telemetry Unit - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Home Health; Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Disability coverage

Mental health resources

Résumé du poste

Mercy Health’s Anderson Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff and assist patients with basic needs. Responsibilities include basic patient care, vital signs, hygiene, mobility support, and effective communication with the care team.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient service, accurate documentation, and collaboration during shift hand-offs to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving skills and strong communication.
• Ability to engage with staff and patients professionally.

Responsabilités

• Provide basic patient care including vital signs, hygiene, and mobility assistance.
• Serve as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Deliver high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Document patient care accurately and timeliness in the EHR.
• Participate in hand-off communications upon arrival and transfer of care.

Connaissances

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive in changing environment

Description du poste

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Anderson Hospital

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.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Anderson Hospital

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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