PATIENT CARE TECH- Inpatient Trauma

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support the Inpatient Trauma department. The role involves assisting with vital signs, patient mobility, and daily activities, under nurse supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with STNA/CNA training or equivalent and recent direct patient care experience. Nursing students in clinical rotations are welcome; prior hospital experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of STNA/CNA or Patient Care Technician training.
• Direct patient care experience within the last five years.
• Currently enrolled in nursing school with at least one clinical rotation.
• Special consideration: prior direct patient care may exempt from some training after skills validation.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Assist patients with movement, dressing, and feeding.
• Collect samples such as urine.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
• Assist with paperwork and other tasks to support unit operations.

Skills

Vital signs

Computer skills

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

STNA/CNA training

Direct patient care experience (last 5 yrs)

Job description

Department: Inpatient Trauma

Shift: 7:00 AM-7:30 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, such as temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
• Walks, ADLs, Weighing Patients; Vitals

Position: Patient Care Tech

Department: Inpatient Trauma

Shift: 7:00 AM-7:30 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, such as 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.
• 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.

Education:

You'll need a high school diploma or GED.

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 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 instead 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.