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

easyservice; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for St. Rita's Medical Center. The role involves basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living while coordinating with nurses and other staff.

Training in EPIC EHR is preferred. The position is full-time, days to afternoons with occasional weekend work, and may require float to different units as needed.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience or completion of nursing aide training or STNA/CNA equivalent.
• Must be able to perform basic patient care and monitoring with accuracy.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including hygiene, feeding, and comfort.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to the nurse promptly.
• Assist with mobility and daily activities to support independence.
• Document care accurately and timely in the EHR.
• Coordinate hand-offs and communicate patient needs across units.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Communication skills

Mobility assistance

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

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)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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.

Department:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Rita's

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