Patient Care Technician (PCT) Trainee - Intermediate Care Unit 7S - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Trainee for the Intermediate Care Unit 7S. In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, performing a variety of age-specific duties to support patient care in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and organizational policies.

Clinical Setting

You will work in the Intermediate Care Unit 7S, a specialty acute care setting where you will assist nursing staff in delivering patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care including bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patients, back rubs, hygiene, and other needs as expressed
• Observe patient responses and report any adverse reactions or pertinent information to the Registered Nurse and Physician
• 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
• 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
• Perform venipunctures for blood collection
• Collect specimens (urine, sputum) and ensure timely transport to the lab
• Perform designated bedside lab 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
• Accurately chart patient information following charting 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 promptly
• Initiate emergency procedures when necessary
• Assist in orientation of new personnel
• Act as a liaison and support person for family members
• Assist with patient education and discharge planning under RN supervision
• Inventory unit and determine supply needs; convey needs to appropriate personnel
• Assist in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center; help prepare rooms for incoming patients
• Assess maintenance needs and initiate maintenance requisitions; perform simple maintenance tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work overtime as needed

Required Qualifications

You must have one of the following:

• Be a nursing student in an RN program with at least one clinical semester completed, OR
• Hold an STNA (State-tested Nurse Assistant) or CNA certification, OR
• Have a minimum of one year of aide experience in a hospital or long-term care setting

Additional requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• BLS certification by American Heart Association
• Experience providing direct patient care
• Computer literacy and basic computer skills
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Ability to complete specific, routine tasks
• Basic reading, writing, and simple arithmetic skills
• Ability to operate basic equipment and machinery

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a specialty area

Schedule

This is a part-time position working nights from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Benefits

Mercy Health offers competitive benefits including:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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, FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.