What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCT - Patient Care Tech - St. Rita's Medical Center position at Mercy Health BSMH?
Great opportunity to join Mercy Health!
Full Time and Part Time Days available.
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Mercy Health.
Essential Functions -
- Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties.
- Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
- Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
- Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
- Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Patient Population
☒Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
☒Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
☐Neonates (0-4 weeks)
☒Adolescents (13-17 years)
☐Infant (1-12 months)
☒Adults (18-64 years).
☐Pediatrics (1-12 years)
☒Geriatrics (65 years and older)
☐Not applicable to this position.
Education Qualifications -
Required Minimum Education:
Less than High School Diploma
Licensure/Certification Required:
BLS required at hire or within 6 months of hire
Licensure/Certification Preferred:
STNA license preferred
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience:
Preference for recent experience in acute care, long term care facility
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
STNA license and experience preferred
☒ Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.
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
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'd 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 Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com
