Patient Care Tech - Medical Surgical - Lourdes Hospital

Overview

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About Us:

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Position: Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Lourdes Hospital

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 support, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to patients, their families, visitors and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation for patient care when applicable.
• Participates in hand-off/reporting 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 that foster independence and safety.
• Encourages patient independence by promoting completion of tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patient 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): nursing aide training program OR STNA (State Tested Nurse Aide) 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

Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR successful passing of STNA (required if OH LTC), OR CNA, OR Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program with clinical nursing course and 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).

• Problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Professional engagement with staff and patients.
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training is 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 Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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