Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Orthopedic Unit - St. Vincent Medical Center

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Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center.     

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. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personalcare and hygiene, andassists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.  

• Acts asliaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns. 

• Provides high-level customer service to all patients,patient's family, visitors, and employees. 

• Providesaccurate, precise,timely documentation when applicablefor patient care. 

• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent informationregarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving. 

• Performs delegated tasks once competency has beenvalidated. 

• 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. 

 
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, ORNurses 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, orlong term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred) 
 
Training 
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred) 
 
Language 
None 
 
Skills 

• Ability to clearly communicateto 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 toassist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition 

• Ability toassist with bowel and bladder elimination 

• Ability toassist with ambulation and patient mobility 

• Use of clinical technology 

• Compassionate, relationship-based approachin care activities 

• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks 

• Escalation of concerns via chain of comma 

 
Patient Population 
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate 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) 

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• Weekend, holiday and on-call rotationrequired per department policy 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees maybe required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As aMercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement forMercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please emailrecruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team atrecruitment@mercy.com.