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

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off & family leave

Tuition assistance & professional dev

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Progressive Care Unit at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. The role involves assisting nurses with basic patient care, monitoring vitals, and supporting patients with daily activities to enhance comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates will have nursing aide training or equivalent certification, plus relevant clinical experience. Epic/EHR training is preferred, and Mercy Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and equal

Qualifications

• Problem-solving skills with strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to engage with patients, families and staff professionally.
• Proactive approach in a fast-changing healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under RN guidance.
• Monitor patient vitals and comfort; assist with activities of daily living.
• Document accurately and timely in the patient record.
• Assist with mobility and transfer of patients using safe techniques.
• Support hand-offs with pertinent information at shift changes.
• Communicate changes to nursing staff and respond to patient needs.
• Ensure a clean and safe patient environment.
• Support unit operations and patient comfort.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Education

Nursing aide training

STNA / CNA certification or state testing

1 year clinical experience

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

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

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.

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)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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, HAS/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.

Department:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Boardman - Intermediate 6S

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, 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 Affi...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].