Patient Care Technician (PCT) - PCA - Ortho / Oncology - West Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital group is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for their Ortho/Oncology unit at Mercy Health West Hospital in Cincinnati. The role involves providing essential patient care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a high level of customer service. This position requires completion of a nursing aide training program or CNA certification. Ideal candidates will have recent experience in healthcare settings and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Successful completion of nursing aide training program, STNA, or CNA certification required.
• Experience in acute care or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including vital sign measurement and personal hygiene.
• Acts as liaison between patients and nurses.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing aide training program

CNA Certified Nurse Aide

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - PCA - Ortho / Oncology -West Hospital

Location: Mercy Health West Hospital

Shift: 7pm-730am

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:

• 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]