Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Fairfield HospitalA 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 FunctionsProvides 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.Education:NoneLicensure/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 settingExperience: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:Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsEngage with staff and patients in a professional mannerAbility to be proactive in a rapidly changing environmentTrainingEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.As a 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• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education supportBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.Department: Physical Therapy - Fairfield - Rehab Care Acute