PATIENT CARE TECH

System Support; Ohmer Park (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support licensed nurses in delivering direct patient care. You will perform assigned tasks you have been trained for, assisting with the nursing process and patient comfort under supervision.

Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and either CNA status or completion of an NA course/testing prep within the past six months, or six months of acute care experience within three years.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required at time of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State tested NA or completed NA course/testing prep within past 6 months (MVH exception) or 6 months direct patient care in acute setting within past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN/LPN by performing assigned tasks to support direct patient care and the nursing process.
• Contribute to patient care activities as trained and supervised.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State tested Nursing Assistant (CNA)

NA course or state testing prep within past 6 months

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:The Patient Care Technician is employed by Miami Valley Hospital to enhance the nature and quality of patient care through a relationship with a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. The Patient Care Technician assists the RN/LPN by performing assigned tasks for which he/she has been trained which facilitates direct care and the nursing process.QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent REQUIREDCPR certification for the Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer (Adult, Child, Infant & AED) REQUIRED at time of hire.Is a state tested nursing assistant OR has successfully completed a NA course or state testing prep within the past six months (exception MVH employees who took the course prior to revision of this policy) OR: six months direct patient care experience in an acute care setting within the past three years.