Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Oncology - St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the oncology unit at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond. The role involves providing basic care and support to patients, monitoring their vital signs, and assisting with daily needs. Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications and have a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.
• Must have completed nursing aide training or have relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including vital sign measurement and personal care.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes.
• Encourages patient independence and assists with mobility.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of nursing aide training program or relevant experience

Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Oncology - St. Mary's Hospital

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Patient Care Technician (PCT)

St. Mary's Hospital

Oncology Unit, full-time days, three 12-hour shifts per week

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)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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