Patient Care Technician — Vital Signs & Comfort Support

Mercy Health; Boardman (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Parental leave

FMLA leave

Disability (short/long-term)

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health’s St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nurses and care teams by sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding and grooming, and helping patients with basic needs.

This role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Preferred candidates have acute care experience; knowledge of EPIC EHR is a plus.

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Must have completed one of the following: nursing aide training program OR
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to patients, family, visitors, and employees.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely when applicable.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information upon arrival and departure.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Proactive in changing environment

Job description

Mercy Health’s St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nurses and care teams by sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding and grooming, and helping patients with basic needs.

This role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Preferred candidates have acute care experience; knowledge of EPIC EHR is a plus.