Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs & Mobility Support

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

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at St. Rita’s Medical Center. This full-time role runs 7am–7pm, with every third weekend, requiring a 36-hour weekly schedule.

The PCT will assist with basic patient care, monitor vital signs, and support patient mobility under RN supervision. Responsibilities include reporting changes to the nurse, documenting care, and ensuring cleanliness of rooms, while maintaining compassionate, professional communication with patients and

Qualifications

• Basic patient care and monitoring of vital signs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care to include care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and mobility assistance.
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes/concerns.
• Provide accurate, timely documentation for patient care.
• Participate in hand-off reports for patient and departmental needs.
• Mobilize patients using safe techniques and encourage independence.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Mobility assistance

Proactive in changing environment

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health in Ohio is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at St. Rita’s Medical Center. This full-time role runs 7am–7pm, with every third weekend, requiring a 36-hour weekly schedule.

The PCT will assist with basic patient care, monitor vital signs, and support patient mobility under RN supervision. Responsibilities include reporting changes to the nurse, documenting care, and ensuring cleanliness of rooms, while maintaining compassionate, professional communication with patients and