Description
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
**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.
FT Day Shift
**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.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
**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**
Must have completed nursing training program such as CNA, STNA, Care Partner, etc.
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 comma
**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
**Physical Requirements**
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 67-100%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Stoop/Kneel 34-66%
Crawling 1-33%
Climbing 1-33%
Balance 34-66%
Bending 67-100%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 67-100%
Standing 67-100%
**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
**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)
**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)** **- [insert hospital name]**
**Job Summary:**
A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic he
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