Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Float Pool – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Boardman, OH is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to deliver direct patient care under RN supervision. This per diem role requires providing basic nursing tasks and assisting with daily activities in accordance with hospital policies.

Shift details: 24 hours per 6 weeks. Candidates may be a nursing student with clinical experience, STNA/CNA certification, or at least 1 year of aide experience. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• STNA or HCA certification, or first-semester nursing student, required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care including bathing, hygiene, and dressing.
• Observe patient responses and report to RN and physician.
• Obtain and record vital signs, height and weight.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and range of motion.
• Venipunctures, specimen collection, and bedside tests as directed.
• Administer medications and care per protocols as delegated.
• Support meals, feeding, and environmental comfort.
• Apply universal precautions and chart accurately per standards.

Skills

Written instructions

Routine tasks

Basic literacy

Computer skills

Basic equipment use

Education

High School Diploma/GED

STNA/HCA cert or nursing student first semester

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

PCT must have one of the following:
Nursing Student in RN school with at least 1 clinical semester completed; or
Have an STNA/CNA certification; or
Have a minimum of 1 year of Aide experience in a hospital or LTC setting

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.

PCT must have one of the following:
Nursing Student in RN school with at least 1 clinical semester completed; or
Have an STNA/CNA certification; or
Have a minimum of 1 year of Aide experience in a hospital or LTC setting
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.
The PCT performs a variety of basic age-specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). All clinical care will be done under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate tasks for delegation. The PCA/PCT makes observations as directed by the RN and reports deviations to the RN.
Shift:
Per diem
Must work 24 hours within a 6 week period
EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• STNA (State-tested Nurse Assistant) or completion of HCA training course with Certification related to acute care setting, or a Nursing Student who has completed first semester of an acute care hospital-based clinical experience OR ”1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting”
• BLS certified by American Heart Association

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in providing direct patient care.
• Computer literacy.
• Previous experience working in specialty area.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Follows detailed written and oral instructions.
• Completes specific, routine tasks.
• Requires basic reading, writing or simple arithmetic skills.
• May operate basic equipment/machinery.
• Basic computer skills required

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs general patient care including, but not limited to: bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patient, back rubs, elimination, hygiene and other needs as expressed.
• Observes patient’s responses and reports any adverse reaction or other pertinent information to Registered Nurse and Physician.
• Demonstrates competency in providing age appropriate care to defined patient populations based on unit/area’s scope of service.
• Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight.
• Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed.
• Positions patient and performs range of motion. Assists physical therapist as needed.
• Anticipates patient’s needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests.
• Provides friendly assistance to patient’s family members and visitors strong emphasis on customer service.
• Performs venipunctures for blood collection.
• Collects specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab.
• Performs designated bedside lab tests.
• Applies oxygen therapy.
• Performs electrocardiogram (ECG).
• Performs wound care as directed by the RN.
• Performs urinary catheterizations and enemas.
• Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Performs computer order/entry functions as required by care center.
• Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards.
• Delivers menus. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays. Distributes drinking water.
• Answers phones courteously and quickly addresses the caller’s needs.
• Initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.

Job Accountabilities – Other:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison and supports person for family members.
• Assists with patient education and discharge planning under supervision of RN.
• Inventories unit and determines supply needs. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.Assists in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center. Helps prepare room(s) for incoming patients.
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