Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Float Pool – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for our float pool. The PCT provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional, performing a variety of age-specific duties to assist in patient care in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and organizational policies.

This is a per diem position requiring a minimum of 24 hours of work within a 6-week period.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• One of the following:
• Current enrollment as a nursing student in an RN program with at least one clinical semester completed in an acute care hospital setting, OR
• State-tested Nurse Assistant (STNA) certification or completion of a Health Care Assistant (HCA) training course with certification related to acute care, OR
• Minimum one year of relevant experience in a clinical setting (hospital or long-term care)
• BLS certification by American Heart Association
• Computer literacy and basic computer skills
• Experience providing direct patient care

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care including bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patients, back rubs, hygiene, and elimination assistance
• Obtain and record vital signs, height, and weight
• Lift, ambulate, and transport patients, seeking assistance as needed
• Position patients and perform range of motion exercises; assist physical therapist as needed
• Perform venipunctures for blood collection
• Collect specimens (urine, sputum) and ensure timely transport to the laboratory
• Perform designated bedside laboratory tests
• Apply oxygen therapy
• Perform electrocardiograms (ECG)
• Perform wound care as directed by the RN
• Perform urinary catheterizations and enemas
• Observe universal precautions and aseptic techniques
• Perform computer order entry functions as required
• Chart patient information accurately following organizational standards
• Deliver menus, prepare patients for meals, distribute food trays, feed patients, and remove trays
• Distribute drinking water
• Answer phones courteously and address caller needs
• Initiate emergency procedures when necessary
• Observe patient responses and report adverse reactions or pertinent information to the RN and physician
• Anticipate patient needs and respond in a timely manner to patient and caregiver requests
• Provide friendly assistance to patients' family members and visitors with strong emphasis on customer service
• Assist with patient education and discharge planning under RN supervision
• Inventory unit and determine supply needs
• Assist in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center; prepare rooms for incoming patients
• Assess and initiate maintenance requisitions for equipment, furniture, and building fixtures
• Perform simple maintenance tasks (light bulbs, batteries)
• Assist in orientation of new personnel
• Work overtime as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a specialty area

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives
• Referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/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 support

Note: Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.