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

Premier Health; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health in Ohio is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Cath Lab at AMC facility. The role supports Registered Nurses by performing technical and clinical tasks under supervision and reports abnormal findings promptly.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and a current BLS certification, with no prior experience required. Training will cover fundamentals and skill validation within orientation.

Qualifications

• High school completion or GED required.
• Current BLS/Rescuer certification required prior to orientation.
• No prior job-related work experience required.
• Medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents patient care tasks as delegated by the nurse.
• Notifies abnormal findings promptly to the nurse.
• Responds to calls and relays requests to appropriate staff.
• Secures and handles supplies, medications, and lab specimens.
• Assists with patient property management.

Skills

Multitasking

Strong organization skills

Effective interpersonal communication

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Patient care Tech (PCT)

Department: Cath Lab

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

Status: Full Time

Facility: AMC

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.

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:

• 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