PATIENT CARE TECH- Inpatient Trauma

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health's Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Inpatient Trauma department. Shift: 7PM–7:30AM, 36 hours/week, 72 hours per pay period.

You will work under the supervision of a nurse to monitor vitals, assist with daily activities, collect samples, and report patient changes. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, BLS CPR certification, and training such as STNA/CNA/PCT; nursing school students with clinical rotations are welcome to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use software.
• Must be able to multitask with interruptions.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs (temperature, heartbeat, breathing).
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and meals.
• Collect samples (e.g., urine) as directed.
• Report changes in patient condition to a nurse.
• Assist with patient hygiene and mobility tasks as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## PATIENT CARE TECH- Inpatient TraumaDAYTON, OHIO, UNITED STATESApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 111444Facility: Miami Valley HospitalCategory: Nursing Sub Category**P****osition: Patient Care Tech****Department: Inpatient Trauma****Shift: 7PM-7:30AM/36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay period****Facility: Miami Valley Hospital**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 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:** 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. - Patient Care Technician/Assistant certification - 6 months Direct Patient Care experience within the last 12 months - Experience in an Acute Care Setting within the last 6 months - Currently enrolled in nursing school and completion of at least one clinical rotation Knowledge/Skills: Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor Basic computer knowledge Strong organization skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills