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

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Boardman, Ohio is seeking a Patient Care Tech at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital to provide direct patient care under the guidance of the registered nurse or designated healthcare professional, in compliance with regulations and organizational policies.

You will assist with feeding and hygiene, monitor vital signs, support mobility, document care accurately, and act as a liaison between patients and nurses, contributing to a safe, compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care or long-term care settings.
• BLS certification required or preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including hygiene and comfort.
• Measures vital signs and reports changes to nurse.
• Assists with mobility and transfers using safe techniques.
• Delivers high-level customer service to patients and families.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Follow directions

Safety standards

Infection prevention

Office tech

Mobility support

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient comfort

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Mercy Health

Who we are

We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you're called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there's a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We'll support and empower you to bring your best - in service of our patients and our Mission.

Patient Care Tech - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Job summary

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.

Essential 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.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required licensing and certifications

BLS Basic Life Support (America Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider required prior to hire at RSFH. BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire at BSMH locations, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care.)

Must have completed one of the following for BSMH locations: (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 Nurse 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

Must have completed one of the following for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations: (required)

• Successful completion of nursing aide training program
• Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide, CNA Certified Nurse Aide or Nurse Aide state testing
• Completion of one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation in a nursing degree program
• One year of relevant experience in a clinical setting
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and a current Roper St. Francis teammate. Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have a current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
• Currently enrolled in or a graduate of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (in any field) with no experience requirement. Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.

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)

Skills and abilities

• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
• Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology
• Ability to work in a team
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
• Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition
• Ability to assist with bowel and bladder elimination
• Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility

Use of clinical technology

Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities

Accountability for compl