Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med/Surg Unit - St. Charles Hospital

Mercy Health - Oregon, OH

Job Title: Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med/Surg Unit - St. Charles Hospital

Position: Patient Care Technician at St. Charles Hospital

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Location

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City: Oregon

State: OH

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Job Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility.
Acts as a liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's 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 patient's interests and hobbies.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Professional engagement with staff and patients

Preferred Skills

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training

Requirements

Experience: Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying.

Education: None specified, but must have completed a nursing aide training program or equivalent.

License & Certification:

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Successful completion of nursing aide training program or equivalent

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

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.
Will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers.
Contact recruitment@mercy.com for a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement.
Individuals with disabilities can request a reasonable accommodation during the employment selection process.