PATIENT CARE TECH- Medical Inpatient

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health's Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medical IP Unit. The role supports nurses and doctors, performing vital checks and basic care, with a 7:00 PM–7:30 AM shift, full-time (36 hours/week, 72 hours/pay period). Orientation is mandatory in the first week.

No prior experience is required; completion of STNA/CNA or PCT training is acceptable. The ideal candidate communicates well, is organized, and can multitask in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CST/ CNA training may be accepted.
• BLS CPR certification required; orientation may include CPR refresh.
• No prior experience needed; training provided during orientation.
• Reliable, patient-focused team member with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and feeding.
• Collect samples (e.g., urine) for tests.
• Report changes in patient condition to nurse.
• Assist with walks, hygiene, vitals; help with paperwork as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR certificate

STNA/CNA training

Job description

## PATIENT CARE TECH- Medical InpatientDAYTON, OHIO, UNITED STATESApply NowUse AI to find out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 112373Facility: Miami Valley HospitalCategory: Patient Care Technician/Unit Coordinator**Position:** Patient Care Tech**Department:** Medical IP Unit**Shift:** Full-time/ 7PM-7:30AM/ 36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay period**Facility:** Miami Valley Hospital\\*Must be able to attend a mandatory orientation the first week Monday-Friday.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.* **Bonus points**: You've worked in a hospital before.