Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med-Surg Unit - St. Francis Downtown

Mercy Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Job summary

Mercy Health’s Bon Secours facility in the United States is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the St. Francis Downtown unit. The role supports nurses by sanitizing rooms, monitoring vitals, assisting with basic needs, and ensuring safety at night on the unit. Candidates should have recent acute care exposure, strong communication, and be comfortable with EPIC EHR. A preference for BLS certification is noted. This position offers 36 scheduled weekly hours and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care, physician’s office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.
• Ability to perform basic patient care tasks and assist with mobility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including comfort, hygiene and mobility support.
• Reports changes and concerns to the nurse in charge.
• Delivers high-quality customer service to patients and families.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely in the EHR.
• Participates in hand-off communications during shift changes.
• Performs delegated tasks after competency validation.
• Aids in safe patient transfers and supports patient independence.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

EPIC EHR experience

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Bon Secours

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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. Francis Downtown

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)

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)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours 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 insurances, 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

Med/Surg Unit - St. Francis - Downtown - Unit 2

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