PATIENT CARE TECH/AMC/FT/7:30A-4P/MON-FRI

Premier Health Partners; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners is seeking a Patient Care Technician in the Cath Lab to support RNs with clinical tasks under supervision. You will identify abnormal findings per standards and report them to the RN.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and ability to multitask while maintaining a courteous, professional demeanor. Prior experience is not required, but CNA/STNA training or clinical nursing exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School completion or GED.
• Current BLS/Rescuer certification required prior to orientation.
• No prior job-related experience required.
• Preferred: medical terminology.
• Completion of STNA/CNA training or PCT training, or direct patient care experience within last five years, or nursing student with at least one clinical rotation.
• Special Consideration: skill validation may exempt some training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents patient care skills completely and efficiently as delegated by the nurse upon verification of PCT competence.
• Notifies abnormal findings promptly.
• Answers calls and relays information/requests to the appropriate person(s).
• Secures and handles supplies/medications/lab specimens transported into/within unit.
• Assists with the location and management of patient property.

Skills

Multitasking

Basic computer knowledge

Organization

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Patient Care Technician is a multi-skilled individual able to perform technical and clinical tasks/procedures under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and delegated in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing. Identities abnormal findings based on established standards and guidelines and reports those findings to the Registered Nurse.

Title: Patient care Tech (PCT)

Department: Cath Lab

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30a-4p

Status: Full Time

Facility: AMC

Essential Duties & Functions

• Performs and documents patient care skills completely and efficiently as delegated by the nurse upon verification of PCT competence.
• Makes appropriate notifications regarding abnormal findings.
• Promptly answers calls, responds to the needs of patients, visitors and/or family members and relays information/requests to appropriate person(s).
• Appropriately secures and handles supplies/medications/lab specimens transported into/within unit.
• Assists with the location and management of patient property.

Education

Position Summary:

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Current HealthCare Provider or Professional Rescuer BLS/Responder certification required prior to completion of orientation.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Preferred experience: Medical terminology.

Other Experience Requirements

Successful completion of one of the following:

• Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
• Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting
• Currently enrolled in nursing school and completion of at least one clinical rotation.

Special Consideration: If the candidate has previous direct patient care experience, they may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation. This is in lieu of the above requirements.

Knowledge / Skills

• Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong organization skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills