Patient Care Technician - Med Surg: Vital Signs & Mobility

Mercy Home Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Med Surg Unit at West Hospital. The role supports registered nurses by assisting with basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The position emphasizes strong communication, teamwork and compassionate patient interactions in a busy hospital environment. Training in EPIC EHR is preferred, with benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Proactive approach to patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care and comfort, monitors vital signs, and assists with daily activities.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Delivers high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Documents patient care accurately and promptly.
• Participates in hand-offs and reports essential information on admission and discharge.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency is validated.
• Assists with mobility using safe transfer techniques.
• Encourages patient independence and tailors care to individual needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Proactive in changing environment

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Med Surg Unit at West Hospital. The role supports registered nurses by assisting with basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The position emphasizes strong communication, teamwork and compassionate patient interactions in a busy hospital environment. Training in EPIC EHR is preferred, with benefits and growth opportunities available.