Patient Care Technician (PCT) — Med Surg 5W — St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Youngstown, OH. The PCT will provide basic patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs, personal care, and mobility assistance.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, effective communication with the care team, and high-quality patient service. Prior nursing aide training or CNA/STNA certification is required or expected.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a nursing aide training program OR successful passing of STNA OR CNA certification OR a nursing program with a clinical component.
• Experience in acute care, physician offices, home health, hospice, or long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including comfort, vitals, personal care and hygiene, and mobility assistance.
• Serve as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the EHR.
• Participate in hand-offs and communicate department needs during shifts.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Communication

Mobility assistance

EPIC EHR

Education

Nursing aide training or STNA or CNA

Nursing program with clinical rotation

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

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

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.

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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