Patient Care Technician; PCT; Medical Surgical Unit - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

• Nursing Student in RN school with at least 1 clinical semester completed; or
• Have an STNA/CNA certification; or Have a minimum of 1 year of Aide experience in a hospital or LTC setting

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.

Full time Days, 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

• Nursing Student in RN school with at least 1 clinical semester completed; or
• Have an STNA/CNA certification; or
• Have a minimum of 1 year of Aide experience in a hospital or LTC setting

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) 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, and guidelines of the organization. The PCT performs a variety of basic age‑specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

All clinical care will be done under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate tasks for delegation. The PCA/PCT makes observations as directed by the RN and reports deviations to the RN.

Per diem

Must work 24 hours within a 6 week period

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• STNA (State‑tested Nurse Assistant) or completion of HCA training course with Certification related to acute care setting, or a Nursing Student who has completed first semester of an acute care hospital‑based clinical experience OR ”1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting”
• BLS certified by American Heart Association

• Experience in providing direct patient care.
• Computer literacy.
• Previous experience working in specialty area.

• Follows detailed written and oral instructions.
• Completes specific, routine tasks.
• Requires basic reading, writing or simple arithmetic skills.
• May operate basic equipment/machinery.
• Basic computer skills required

• Performs general patient care including, but not limited to: bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patient, back rubs, elimination, hygiene and other needs as expressed.
• Observes patient’s responses and reports any adverse reaction or other pertinent information to Registered Nurse and Physician.
• Demonstrates competency in providing age appropriate care to defined patient populations based on unit/area’s scope of service.
• Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight.
• Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed.
• Positions patient and performs range of motion. Assists physical therapist as needed.
• Anticipates patient’s needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests.
• Provides friendly assistance to patient’s family members and visitors strong emphasis on customer service.
• Performs venipunctures for blood collection.
• Collects specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab.
• Performs designated bedside lab tests.
• Applies oxygen therapy.
• Performs electrocardiogram (ECG).
• Performs wound care as directed by the RN.
• Performs urinary catheterizations and enemas.
• Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Performs computer order/entry functions as required by care center.
• Accurately charts patient information following the…