Patient Care Technician; PCT - Oncology Unit - St. Rita's Medical Center

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – St. Rita's Medical Center - Med Surg Oncology & Inpatient Hospice (5K) Part-Time Nights 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. 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.

• Provides basic patient care including care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and mobility assistance, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Delivers high‑level customer service to all patients, patients’ families, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation for patient care.
• Participates in hand‑off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and at departure.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques that foster independence and safety.
• Encourages patients to complete tasks independently as much as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patient’s interests and hobbies.

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• 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

• 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)

• Possesses problem‑solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engages with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Ability to be 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.

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