PATIENT CARE TECH - MED SURG

System Support; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, OH seeks a Patient Care Tech to assist nurses and doctors in delivering compassionate care during night shift (6:30pm-7:00am). 36 hours per week, 72 hours per pay period, full-time role with essential duties across vital signs, ADLs, and patient support.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a BLS CPR certificate. No prior experience is required if you have STNA/CNA/PCT training or clinical rotation experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certification required; orientation will cover CPR procedures.
• No prior experience required if you have STNA/CNA/PCT training or clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs and monitor patient condition.
• Assist with ADLs, mobility, dressing, and meals.
• Collect samples (e.g., urine) as directed.
• Report changes to the supervising nurse promptly.
• Assist with patient weighing and other routine tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Position: Patient Care TechDepartment: Med Surg UnitShift: 6:30pm-7:00am Full Time Nights, 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay periodFacility: Atrium Medical CenterThey 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; 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.Education: You'll need a high school diploma or GED.Training: Before you start, you'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate. 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)Are in nursing school and have 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.Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.