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Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Float Pool - St Elizabeth Boardman - PRN

Assist patients with daily activities and document their vital signs accurately
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Entry Level
2 weeks ago
Mercy Health

Mercy Health

Mercy Health is a healthcare organization providing comprehensive medical services in Fairfield, OH, US.

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Patient Care Tech

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

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.

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, patient's 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 patient's interests and hobbies.

Licensing/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 OR Successful 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.

Education None

Work 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)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Language

None

Skills

  • Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
  • Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
  • Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
  • Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions
  • Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
  • Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
  • Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition
  • Ability to assist with bowel and bladder elimination
  • Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility
  • Use of clinical technology
  • Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities
  • Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
  • Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.

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) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Float Pool - St Elizabeth Boardman - PRN
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Registered Nurse
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Mercy Health is a healthcare organization providing comprehensive medical services in Fairfield, OH, US.