Patient Care Tech — Med-Surg/Oncology, FT 7p-7a

Firelands-Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Major medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Health and wellness offerings

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Firelands Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech for 7p-7a in Sandusky, OH. You will assist with delivering patient care across Med-Surg and Oncology units, including vital signs, feeding, hygiene, and basic procedures. On-site role with opportunities for skill growth within a supportive team.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork, and meeting patient satisfaction goals. BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire; prior hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with delivering patient care: obtain patient vital signs, assist with feeding, toileting, hygiene care, finger-stick blood sugar readings, maintain skin integrity, perform EKGs, and ambulate and transfer patients.
• Perform routine procedures including surgical skin preps and enemas.
• Schedules diagnostic procedures/tests/appointments, communicates and coordinates orders with Physicians, Charge Nurses, direct care givers, ancillary departments, and other facilities.
• Answers call lights timely and notifies appropriate personnel of patient needs immediately.
• Demonstrates service excellence and strives to assist the unit to meet patient satisfaction goals.
• Recognizes significant changes in patient’s condition and takes appropriate action.
• Collects data, reports information and/or performs interventions for quality improvements.
• Obtains patient information/data and maintains confidentiality.
• Orders and enters charges for procedures, supplies, equipment as applicable.
• Reports problems or concerns to the appropriate person or department and assists in resolution.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and a team player.
• Maintains professional communication and guest relations; projects a positive impression of the Medical Center.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and visual acuity in triage.
• Assists with sterile field setup for suturing and procedures.
• May perform other patient care activities as trained and directed by the RN.

Skills

Critical thinking

BLS certification

Team player

Job description

Firelands Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech for 7p-7a in Sandusky, OH. You will assist with delivering patient care across Med-Surg and Oncology units, including vital signs, feeding, hygiene, and basic procedures. On-site role with opportunities for skill growth within a supportive team.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork, and meeting patient satisfaction goals. BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire; prior hospital experience preferred.