Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Renal Telemetry - St. Rita's Medical Center

St. Rita's Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit to provide basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. This is a night shift position scheduled for 24 hours per week.

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/or concerns
• Provide high-level customer service to all patients, patients' families, visitors, and employees
• Provide accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
• Participate in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving
• Perform delegated tasks once competency has been validated
• Mobilize patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety
• Foster independence by encouraging patients to complete 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 (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 1 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
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training

Schedule

• Night shift
• 24 hours per week

Benefits

• 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
• 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.