Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) 4S - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital - Intermediate 4S

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH, is seeking a Patient Care Tech to provide direct patient care under RN guidance during full-time night shifts (6:00 pm–6:30 am). The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, STNA/HCA certs or a nursing student with clinical exposure, and BLS certification.

Duties include observing patients, assisting with daily tasks, taking vital signs, and supporting the care team.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED; STNA/HCA certs or a nursing student with clinical exposure; or 1 year of relevant clinical experience.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association is required or preferred.
• Experience providing direct patient care and basic computer literacy are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care under RN supervision, including bathing, hygiene, and feeding.
• Record vital signs and assist with activities of daily living as directed.
• Observe patient responses and report deviations to the RN/physician.
• Assist with transfers, positioning, ROM, and basic therapy tasks as needed.
• Perform venipunctures, collect specimens, and assist with bedside lab tests as required.
• Apply oxygen therapy and assist with ECGs and wound care under supervision.
• Maintain aseptic technique and accurate charting, and support discharge planning.

Skills

Follows instructions

Routine tasks

Basic reading/writing

Equipment operation

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

STNA/HCA Certification

Nursing student first semester

1 year clinical experience

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

PCT must have one of the following:

• Nursing Student in RN school with at least 1 clinical semester completed; or
• Have an STNA/CNA certification; or
• Have a minimum of 1 year of Aide experience in a hospital or LTC setting

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.

The PCT performs a variety of basic age-specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). All clinical care will be done under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate tasks for delegation. The PCA/PCT makes observations as directed by the RN and reports deviations to the RN.

Shift:

Full time nights

6:00 pm - 6:30 am

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• STNA (State-tested Nurse Assistant) or completion of HCA training course with Certification related to acute care setting, or a Nursing Student who has completed first semester of an acute care hospital-based clinical experience OR \" 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting\"
• BLS certified by American Heart Association

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in providing direct patient care.
• Computer literacy.
• Previous experience working in specialty area.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Follows detailed written and oral instructions.
• Completes specific, routine tasks.
• Requires basic reading, writing or simple arithmetic skills.
• May operate basic equipment/machinery.
• Basic computer skills required

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs general patient care including, but not limited to: bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patient, back rubs, elimination, hygiene and other needs as expressed.
• Observes patient’s responses and reports any adverse reaction or other pertinent information to Registered Nurse and Physician.
• Demonstrates competency in providing age appropriate care to defined patient populations based on unit/area’s scope of service.
• Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight.
• Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed.
• Positions patient and performs range of motion. Assists physical therapist as needed.
• Anticipates patient’s needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests.
• Provides friendly assistance to patient’s family members and visitors strong emphasis on customer service.
• Performs venipunctures for blood collection.
• Collects specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab.
• Performs designated bedside lab tests.
• Applies oxygen therapy.
• Performs electrocardiogram (ECG).
• Performs wound care as directed by the RN.
• Performs urinary catheterizations and enemas.
• Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Performs computer order/entry functions as required by care center.
• Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards.
• Delivers menus. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays. Distributes drinking water.
• Answers phones courteously and quickly addresses the caller’s needs.
• Initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.

Job Accountabilities – other

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison and supports person for family members.
• Assists with patient education and discharge planning under supervision of RN.
• Inventories unit and determines supply needs. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center. Helps prepare room(s) for incoming patients.
• Assesses maintenance needs.
  • Initiates maintenance requisition to repair equipment, furniture and building fixtures.
  • Performs simple maintenance (light bulbs, batteries).

As a 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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