Patient Care Technician (PCT) Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCU) St. Rita's Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (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) St. Ritas Medical Center

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 patients 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 patients 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 physicians 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 youre part of a Misson 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 Cardiac Care Unit (PCU) - St. Ritas

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 a ll 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 youd 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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email 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 .

Required Experience:

IC