Patient Care Technician (PCT) - PCA - Ortho - Oncology - West Hospital
Patient Care Technician (PCT) - PCA - Ortho - Oncology - West Hospital
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Evenings/Nights (United States of America)Location: West Hospital
Shift: 7pm-730am
Job Summary:
The Patient Care Tech Trainee provides direct patient care under the guidance and oversight 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Patient Care Tech Trainee program is a temporary nurse aid training program that enhances working clinical experience.
Essential Functions:
Under direction of a designated preceptor supports in the application of the nursing process:
- 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 with oversight to gain training on competency aligning with education.
Licensure/Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Experience:
- Recent experience in a healthcare environment 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
- Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards regulations and infection prevention
- Use of clinical technology
- Accountability for completion of assigned tasks and escalation of concerns as necessary
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- 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
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Orthopedic Unit - WestIt 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 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 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
