PATIENT CARE TECH- Inpatient General Surgery- Mixed Acuity

PHP Staging Mobile Taleo; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the General Surgery - Mixed Acuity unit. The PCT works under a nurse's supervision to provide patient-centered care, assist with daily activities, monitor vitals, and report changes in condition.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, dressing, meals, collecting samples, and documenting patient status. Prior experience is beneficial, and orientation covers BLS CPR and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certification required or provided on orientation.
• Experience with vital signs and direct patient care preferred.
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and meals.
• Collect samples such as urine.
• Report changes in patient condition to a nurse.
• Perform ADLs and assist with weighing patients and vitals.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient assistance

Urine sample collection

Communication with nurses

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification

Tools

Computer usage

Job description

PATIENT CARE TECH- Inpatient General Surgery- Mixed Acuity (

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Description

Description – External

Position: Patient Care Tech

Department: General Surgery-Mixed Acuity

Shift: 7:00 am-7:00 pm Full Time 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period.

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

They collaborate with nurses and doctors to provide personalized care for patients. They can:

• Check vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and breathing rate.
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
• Collect samples like urine.
• Report any changes in a patient’s condition to a nurse.
• Walks, ADLs, 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.
Qualifications – External

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:

1. Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
2. 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
3. Currently 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.

Qualifications

Description – External

Position: Patient Care Tech

Department: General Surgery-Mixed Acuity

Shift: 7:00 am-7:00 pm Full Time 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period.

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

They collaborate with nurses and doctors to provide personalized care for patients. They can:

• Check vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and breathing rate.
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
• Collect samples like urine.
• Report any changes in a patient’s condition to a nurse.
• Walks, ADLs, 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.
Qualifications – External

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:

1. Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
2. 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
3. Currently 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.

Primary Location

: OHIO-DAYTON-Miami Valley Hospital

Work Locations

:
Miami Valley Hospital
1 WYOMING ST
DAYTON 45409-2722

Shift Hours : 7:00am-7:30pm Shift Length : 12 Hour Shift Length Budgeted Hours (per pay) : 72