Patient Care Technician; PCT – St. Francis

Overview

Bon Secours is a faith-based, patient-focused organization with a legacy of over 150 years. We are dedicated to providing excellent care through compassionate teams and values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship. As a Bona Secours associate, you join a mission to enhance health and well-being in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – St. Francis Downtown

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 such as feeding and grooming.

• Provide basic patient care including comfort, vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and assist with mobility and unit-based duties.
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provide high-quality customer service to patients, family members, visitors and staff.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely and timely when applicable.
• Participate in hand-off/reporting of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and departure.
• Perform delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Mobilize patients using therapeutic transfer techniques that foster independence and safety.
• Encourage patient independence by assisting them to complete tasks independently when possible.
• Individualize care based on the patient’s interests and preferences.

• None

• 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) OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurses Aide state testing or completion of a nursing program with one clinical nursing course and rotation OR 1 year of relevant clinical 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 (preferred, not required)

• Problem-solving skills with strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Professional interaction with staff and patients
• Proactive in a rapidly changing environment

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

• 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 – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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