Pct Trainee
4 weeks ago
With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.
**Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
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 Job Functions**
- 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, and 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
**Licensing/Certification**
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
**Education**
High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
**Work Experience**
**Training**
None
**Language**
None
**Patient Population**
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate 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)
**Working Conditions**
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
- _Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
**Physical Requirements**
**Physical Demands**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
**Work Position**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**
**Physical Requirements**
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
**Hazards**
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
**Skills**
Accountable
Activities of daily living
Administrative duties
Ambulation
Bladder elimination
Bowel elimination
Clerical duties
Clinical technologies
Communication
Compassion
Empathy
Feeding
Follow directions
Follow through
Group dynamics
Healthcare regulatory compliance
Healthcare safety
Healthcare standards
Hospital infection control
Hydration
Infection control
Infection prevention
Intake
Interpersonal interaction
Interpersonal sensitivity
Nutrition
Office technologies
Output
Patient data
Patient documentation
Patient information
Patient mobility
Team dynamics
Suicide prevention
Patient safety
Team communication
Verbal communication
Vital signs
Written communication
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accoun
