Patient Care Tech - PCU - Defiance Hospital - Part Time Nights

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to join their team. This role is essential for providing basic health care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety. As a Patient Care Tech, you'll work closely with nurses, assisting with vital signs, personal care, and fostering patient independence. Join a dedicated team that values quality care and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and educational assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Employer contributions to retirement savings

And much more

Qualifications

• Must have completed a nursing aide training program or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including vital sign measurement and personal hygiene.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient and nurse for reporting concerns.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive in changing environments

Education

Completion of nursing aide training program

CNA Certified Nurse Aide

1 year of relevant experience

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Defiance 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)

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]