Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ICU Stepdown/Float - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Home Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nurses and care teams. The role involves assisting with basic care, monitoring vitals, sanitation, mobility, and documenting care in the EHR.

This full-time position runs 7am-7pm, with every 3rd weekend, and may require floating to units. Prior nurse aide training or STNA/CNA is preferred; BLS is a plus. Mercy Health offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Nursing aide training program completed or STNA/CNA certification or nursing program with clinical rotation.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.
• Recent experience in acute care or related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including comfort, hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to the nurse promptly.
• Assist with meals, grooming and activities, and maintain patient rooms.
• Document care accurately in the EHR and participate in hand-offs.
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive in changing environment

Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – St. Rita's Medical Center

• This position could require you to float throughout the hospital to various units as a PCT*

Full-Time Only

7am-7pm, every 3rd weekend

Job Summary

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. As part of our team, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs as well as assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming.

Essential Job 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.

Education

• None

Licensure/Certification

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Must have completed one of the following: (required)Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurses 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

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, not required)

Skills & Abilities

• Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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