PATIENT CARE TECH - CTU TROY, OHIO, UNITED STATES Patient Care Technician/Unit Coordinator

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

Job summary

Premier Health in Troy, OH is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Telemetry Unit. The role is 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, full-time nights (36 hours per week) in a hospital setting. You will assist nurses with patient care, monitor vitals, support mobility, and help with daily activities.

No prior experience is required, but completion of STNA/CNA/PCT training or nursing school with clinical rotation is preferred. A high school diploma or GED and BLS CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certificate required or provided at orientation.
• No prior experience required, but completion of STNA, CNA, or PCT/Assistant training is preferred.
• Currently in nursing school with at least one clinical rotation is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Check temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Help patients move, dress, and eat.
• Collect urine samples and other specimens.
• Report changes in patient condition to a nurse.
• Assist with patient walks, hygiene, and measuring vitals.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

STNA

CNA

PCT/Assistant training

Job description

## PATIENT CARE TECH - CTUTROY, OHIO, UNITED STATESApply NowUse AI to find out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 112102Facility: Upper Valley Medical CenterCategory: Patient Care Technician/Unit Coordinator**Position: Patient Care Tech****Department: Cardiac Telemetry Unit****Shift: 7:00PM-7:30AM Full Time Nights 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period****Facility: Upper Valley Medical Center**A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. Some of the tasks they do are* **Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.*** **Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.*** **Collect samples like urine.*** **Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.*** **Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing patients, vitals**The PCT works under the supervision of a nurse, who ensures they are performing tasks safely and correctly. Sometimes, the PCT may also be referred to as a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk (PCT/HUC). Like HUC, they assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients receive the best care possible.So, even though PCTs don't wear capes, they are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and recover their health.**Education:** You'll need a high school diploma or GED.**Training:** you'll need to get a **BLS CPR certificate**. If you don’t already have it, they can teach you how to do CPR at your orientation too (so you don't need to do it beforehand).**Experience:** No previous job experience is required, but you should have one of the following:* **Finished STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.*** **Helped care for patients in the past 5 years** (like taking their temperature, bathing them, or helping them use the restroom)* **Currently in nursing school** and finished one clinical rotation.**Other Skills:*** You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.* You know how to use a computer.* You're good at organizing things.* You can talk and listen well to others.* **Bonus points**: You've worked in a hospital before