Patient Care Technician

Bon Secours; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing essential patient care under the guidance of healthcare professionals, ensuring comfort, and fostering independence among patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient service and the ability to document care accurately. With a focus on teamwork and community values, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Join a legacy of care and compassion in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Acts as a liaison between patients and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Documents patient care accurately and participates in hand-off reporting.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Vital Sign Measurement

Documentation Skills

Education

Nursing Aide Training Program

Clinical Nursing Course

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Job description

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With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

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.

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.
  
  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/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

Education

None

Work 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)

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]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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