Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg - Harbour View Medical Center

Harbour View Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide basic health care and support to patients on the Medical-Surgical unit under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assistance with mobility
• Perform unit-based specialty duties as assigned
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and timely when applicable
• Participate in hand-off and report of pertinent patient and departmental information upon arrival and when leaving
• Perform delegated tasks once competency has been validated
• Mobilize patients using therapeutic transfer techniques that foster independence and safety
• Foster patient independence by encouraging completion of tasks as independently as possible
• Individualize care based on patient's interests and hobbies

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of one of the following: nursing aide training program, STNA State Tested Nurse Aide certification (required if Ohio long-term care), CNA Certified Nurse Aide, Nurses Aide state testing, or completion of a nursing program that included one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation, OR one year of relevant experience in a clinical setting

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire (must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with preference for the setting in which applying
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $16.76 to $24.65 per hour
• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• Life insurance and mental health resources with discounts
• Paid time off, parental leave, 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.