Patient Care Tech; PCT - Orthopedics - Memorial Regional Medical Center; MRMC

Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Orthopedics

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With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Unit:
Orthopedics (specialize in the care of disorders of the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They are trained to manage joint problems with both operative and non-operative techniques).

Shift: Nights, 7pm - 7am, three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours weekly).

Preference is an ortho and/or a med/surg background for this role.

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. As part of our team, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs as well as assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming.

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, 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.

Education

None

Licensure/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 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.
• Must have completed one of the following:
  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.

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).

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.

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred).

What We Offer

• 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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