Patient Care Technician - ICU / CVICU (4 West) - FT 0.9 (72 hrs biweekly)

Memorial Health System; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Marietta, OH is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff, perform hourly rounds, and handle clerical tasks in Meditech. This role focuses on patient care, safety, and accurate documentation.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support; BLS obtained during hospital orientation. Strong interpersonal, lifting, and math skills are essential to ensure smooth patient flow and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BLS training or certification preferred or obtained during orientation.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills expected; strong interpersonal communication needed.
• Ability to read physician orders and document accurately in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Performs hourly rounding and assists with direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Handles clerical tasks: charting, phone calls, and entering physician orders in Meditech.
• Coordinates patient flow with the charge nurse to maintain department communication.
• Assists with patient/family teaching and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and unit cleanliness within scope of practice.
• Documents in Meditech and enters daily outpatient and observation room charges.
• Follows safety and infection control standards and promotes a positive patient experience.
• Maintains open lines of communication and collaborates with the healthcare team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Numerical ability

Manual dexterity

Color vision

Near visual acuity

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Meditech

Job description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Patient Care Technician is responsible for processing physician orders and records appropriate information. Assists the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse in the provision of patient care; maintains communications within and between nursing units. Advises hospital departments on patient activities. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.Job Functions:Performs hourly rounding.Performs clerical functions including maintaining chart order, answering telephones, and entering of written physician’s orders in Meditech.Coordinates patient flow and flow of information in collaboration with the charge nurse to maintain communication between departments.Assists with all aspects of patient care and non-patient care (i.e. cleanliness of unit, ordering of supplies) within their scope of practice as assigned by RN and documents in Meditech as appropriate.Assists with patient/family teaching as appropriate.Assists with the maintenance of supplies and equipment.Enters daily outpatient and observation room charges.Complies with all safety and infection control standards related to position.Utilizes appropriate interpersonal communication which facilitates productive relationships with other team members.Facilitates a positive and caring relationship with others by utilizing trust and mutual respect.Establishes a therapeutic relationship between patient, family, and self, based on empathy and trust.Promotes a positive patient experience.Seeks help from appropriate resources as needed.Maintains current knowledge of and practices within the scope of hospital policies.Maintains open lines of communication between self and professional staff.Clarifies any unclear communication between members of the healthcare team.Uses proper channels of authority in communicating information.Assumes responsibility for own behavior.Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Minimum Education/Experience Required:High School Diploma or GED requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) required – will obtain during hospital orientationMaintains compliance in RQI required.Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:Interpersonal skills, clerical, numerical and manual dexterity, color vision and near visual acuityProper lifting techniques and body mechanicsAbility to read, write and do math as generally demonstrated by a high school diploma or GEDCompensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [e-mail].* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.