PCT Trainee

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

**Patient Care Technician (PCT) Trainee**

**Job Summary:**

The Patient Care Tech Trainee provides direct patient care under the guidance and oversight 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Patient Care Tech Trainee program is a temporary nurse aid training program that enhances working clinical experience.

**Essential Functions:**

Under direction of a designated preceptor, supports in the application of the nursing process:

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

+ Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.

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

+ Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.

+ Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.

+ Performs delegated tasks with oversight to gain training on competency aligning with education.

**Licensure/Certification:**

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

**Experience:**

+ Recent experience in a healthcare environment, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred, not required)

**Skills & Abilities:**

+ Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

+ Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

+ Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards, regulations and infection prevention

+ Use of clinical technology

+ Accountability for completion of assigned tasks and escalation of concerns as necessary

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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 for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@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 at recruitment@mercy.com