Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Vital Signs Support

Mercy Health; Boardman (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Job summary

Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team. The role supports RNs by providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

The ideal candidate will have recent acute-care experience, basic life support certification, and strong communication skills to coordinate care with staff and patients. Training in EPIC EHR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care or a related clinical setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred (must obtain before direct patient care)
• Successful completion of nursing aide training or equivalent per OH LTC requirements or CNA/Nurses Aide credential

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including comfort, vital signs, personal hygiene and mobility support.
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Deliver high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the EHR.
• Assist with hand-offs and transfers using approved techniques.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Proactive

Tools

EPIC EHR training

Job description

Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team. The role supports RNs by providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

The ideal candidate will have recent acute-care experience, basic life support certification, and strong communication skills to coordinate care with staff and patients. Training in EPIC EHR is preferred.