Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator (HUC/PCT) - Postpartum Unit

Premier Health; Ohmer Park (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator for the Postpartum Unit. You will work 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours weekly, in a 70-hour pay period at Miami Valley Hospital. Under RN supervision, you’ll perform patient care, assist with documentation, and help keep the unit running smoothly.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient comfort, and efficient unit operations. A high school diploma or GED plus CPR training is required, with preference for CNA/STNA training or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certificate required; orientation may include CPR training.
• Experience or training as STNA/CNA or Patient Care Technician/Assistant preferred.
• Enrollment in nursing school with at least one clinical rotation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient vitals (temp, pulse, resp., BP) and report changes to a nurse.
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and meals.
• Collect samples (e.g., urine) as assigned.
• Assist with paperwork and unit coordination to keep the hospital running smoothly.
• Support patient hygiene, weighing, and comfort measures under supervision.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Organized

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR certification

Nursing school enrollment/clinical rotation

Job description

Position: Patient Care Tech / Health Unit CoordinatorDepartment: Postpartum UnitShift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours a week, 70 hours per pay periodFacility: Miami Valley HospitalA Patient Care Technician, or PCT, works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. Some of the tasks they do areCheck 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, vitalsThe PCT works under the supervision of the nurse, which means the nurse makes sure they are doing things safely and correctly. Sometimes, the PCT might also be called a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. As a HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible!, who assists with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, enablingPCT’s are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and get healthy again!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: 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, toiletingCurrently enrolled in nursing school and have completed 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. *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.