Patient Care Technician (PCT) — Southside Regional Medical Center
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Job overview
Bon Secours Mercy Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) — Southside Regional Medical Center. The Patient Care Technician at Southside Regional Medical Center provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of a registered nurse, handling tasks such as sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with personal care and mobility while delivering high‑level customer service.
Key focus areas include Provide basic patient care including comfort, vital sign measurement, personal hygiene, and mobility assistance, Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns, and Deliver high‑level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
Successful candidates bring BLS Basic Life Support and Nursing Aide Certification. Important skills include Vital Sign Measurement, Patient Hygiene Care, Mobility Assistance, Therapeutic Transfer Techniques, Professional Engagement, and Proactive Ability. Preferred (not required): Problem Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, and Proactive Attitude.
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Bon Secours
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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.
Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Southside Regional Medical Center
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
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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.
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Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
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Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees.
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Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
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Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
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Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
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Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
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Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
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Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.
Education:
- None
Licensure/Certification:
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BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
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Must have completed one of the following: (required)Successful completion of nursing aide training program ORSuccessful 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
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:
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Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
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Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Range:
Minimum: $16.76
Maximum: $24.65
As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
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Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
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Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
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Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
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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'd 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; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . 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 [email protected]
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