Patient Care Technician - Med-Surg Unit - St. Charles Hospital

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

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med-Surg unit. The role provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and follows organizational policies to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Required credentials include BLS and completion of an approved nursing aide program or equivalent pathways. Prior clinical experience and strong teamwork are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have completed nursing aide training or equivalent.
• Multiple pathways listed: STNA/CNA certification or nurse aide testing.
• Clinical nursing course/rotation or 1 year of clinical experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN guidance.
• Report changes to the nurse and coordinate with care team.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients and families.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Nursing aide training

STNA/CNA certification

Nurse Aide exam/state testing

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Mercy Health

Who we are

We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you're called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there's a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We'll support and empower you to bring your best - in service of our patients and our Mission.

Patient Care Technician - Med-Surg Unit - St. Charles Hospital

Job summary

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 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.

Required licensing and certifications

BLS Basic Life Support (America Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider required prior to hire at RSFH. BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire at BSMH locations, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care.)

Must have completed one of the following for BSMH locations: (required)Successful completion of nursing aide training program ORSuccessful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurse 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

Must have completed one of the following for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations: (required)Successful completion of nursing aide training programSuccessful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide, CNA Certified Nurse Aide or Nurse Aide state testingCompletion of one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation in a nursing degree programOne year of relevant experience in a clinical settingGraduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and a current Roper St. Francis teammate. Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have a current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.Currently enrolled in or a graduate of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (in any field) with no experience requirement. Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.

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)

Skills and abilities

Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare teamAbility to understand and follow directions of healthcare teamKnowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautionsUnderstanding of clerical duties and office-based technologyAbility to work in a teamPatient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)Basic hygiene and activities of daily living careAbility to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutritionAbility to assist with bowel and bladder eliminationAbility to assist with ambulation and patient mobilityUse of clinical technologyCompassionate, relationship-based approach in care activitiesAccountabilit