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

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Work Shift :

Days (United States of America)

• Full Time - Day Shift - 6 : 00am - 6 : 30pm - 36 hrs / week

PCT must have one of the following :

Nursing Student in RN school with at least 1 clinical semester completed; or

Have an STNA / CNA certification; or

Have a minimum of 1 year of Aide experience in a hospital or LTC setting

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. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Summary of Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within the policies procedures and guidelines of the organization.

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.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification

Work 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)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Skills

Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team

Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team

Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls skin breakdown suicide prevention environment of care)

Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions

Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology

Ability to work in a team

Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs intake / output change in patient condition)

Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care

Ability to assist with feeding hydration and nutrition

Ability to assist with bowel and bladder elimination

Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility

Use of clinical technology

Compassionate relationship-based approach in care activities

Accountability for completion of assigned tasks

Escalation of concerns via chain of comma

Working Conditions

Patient Population

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 Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Boardman - Intermediate 4S

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

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1