PATIENT CARE TECH- Inpatient General Surgery- Mixed Acuity

Premier Health; Ohmer Park (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the General Surgery – Mixed Acuity unit. The role supports nurses and doctors by monitoring vitals, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, and meals, and collecting samples.

It operates on a 7:00 am to 7:00 pm schedule, full-time, 36 hours per week, 72 hours per pay period. Under supervision, the PCT performs tasks safely and may be referred to as PCT/HUC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certificate required; orientation includes CPR training.
• Experience: STNA/CNA or PCT/Assistant training or direct patient care in last 5 years.
• Currently enrolled in nursing school with at least one clinical rotation.
• Special consideration: direct patient care experience may waive basic training with skills validation.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs (temp, pulse, resp, BP).
• Help patients with ADLs, mobility, dressing, eating.
• Collect samples (e.g., urine) and report changes to nurse.
• Assist with paperwork and unit clerk tasks as needed.
• Provide safe patient care under nurse supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

Direct patient care

BLS CPR

Multitasking

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Hospital experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

STNA/CNA or PCT/Assistant training

Currently enrolled in nursing school with clinical rotation

Job description

Description - ExternalPosition: Patient Care TechDepartment: General Surgery-Mixed AcuityShift: 7:00 am-7:00 pm Full Time 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period.Facility: Miami Valley HospitalThey 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; VitalsThe 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 - ExternalEducation: 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.Description - ExternalPosition: Patient Care TechDepartment: General Surgery-Mixed AcuityShift: 7:00 am-7:00 pm Full Time 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period.Facility: Miami Valley HospitalThey 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; VitalsThe 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 - ExternalEducation: 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.