Patient Care Tech – Southside Medical Center

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Patient Care Tech

Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA

Full Time, Days (7AM – 7PM; rotating weekends/holidays)

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

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.

Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.

Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patients family, visitors, and employees.

Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.

Participates in hand-off/report 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 which foster independence and safety.

Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.

Individualizes care based on patients interests and hobbies.

Education:

None

Licensure/Certification:

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)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, physicians 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:

Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

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 youd 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