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

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

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Orthopedic Unit. The PCT will provide essential healthcare support, monitor patient health, and assist with personal care. This role requires completion of a nursing aide program and offers flexible hours, including evenings and nights.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have completed nursing aide training program or similar.
• Recent experience in acute care preferred.
• Possesses excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse for reporting concerns.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of nursing aide training program

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

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)

M ercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Department:

Orthopedic Unit - West

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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 Employer, 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] .

About the company

Mercy Health, formerly Catholic Health Partners, is a Catholic health care system with locations in Ohio and Kentucky.

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