Pct Trainee Program

Description:

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.

Please Note: Must have availability during the day to participate in training program, typically between 7am-4:30pm

Essential Job 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.
  
   

Certification

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

Work Experience

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

Working Conditions

 

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints
  
   

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

 

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• May have periods of constant interruptions