Patient Care Technician; PCT - Surgical Telemetry - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgical Telemetry - Memorial Regional Medical Center

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Unit:
Surg Tele

Shifts:

Days, 7am-7pm, 36 hours per week, including every other weekend

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 like feeding and grooming.

• Provides basic patient care including care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assistance 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 patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Maintains accurate, precise, and timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information upon patient arrival and when leaving the unit.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency is validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques to foster independence and safety.
• Encourages patient independence by prompting completion of tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patient 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): nursing aide training program OR STNA (State Tested Nurse Aide) – required if OH LTC OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide OR Nurses Aide state testing OR completed 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. Preference given to the setting applied for (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.

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/ AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan where eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational assistance
• More benefits vary by 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. For copies of affirmative action plans or policy statements for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours locations listed, please email  If you require a reasonable accommodation during employment selection, contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

Entry level

Part-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care