Bon Secours Mercy Health
Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg Orthopedics - St. Rita's Medical Center
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Lima, Ohio, United States, 45807
Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Med Surg Orthopedics – St. Rita's Medical Center
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Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Med Surg Orthopedics – St. Rita's Medical Center
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Bon Secours Mercy Health .
Full-Time Nights.
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. The PCT is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs, and assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming.
Essential Job Functions
Provides basic patient care including 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, families, 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.
Education
None
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 preference for the setting in which the applicant is applying (preferred, not required).
Skills & Abilities
Possesses problem‑solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Engages 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).
Benefits
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.
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 would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Med Surg Orthopedics – St. Rita's Medical Center
role at
Bon Secours Mercy Health .
Full-Time Nights.
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. The PCT is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs, and assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming.
Essential Job Functions
Provides basic patient care including 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, families, 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.
Education
None
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 preference for the setting in which the applicant is applying (preferred, not required).
Skills & Abilities
Possesses problem‑solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Engages 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).
Benefits
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.
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 would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bon Secours Mercy Health by 2x.
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