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

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off & disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. The role involves basic patient care, vital sign monitoring, and assisting with daily activities under RN guidance.

As a full-time PCT, you may float across units and cover 7am-7pm shifts with every 3rd weekend. Prior nursing aide training and BLS are preferred, with EPIC EHR training a plus. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates problem-solving and strong communication with patients and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional bedside manner.
• Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including hygiene, feeding and mobility.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to the nurse.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation of patient care.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse and participates in hand-offs.
• Provides high-quality customer service to patients and families.
• Assists with mobility using safe techniques and personalization of care.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Proactive

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 ORSuccessful 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)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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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