PATIENT CARE TECH-ONCOLOGY UNIT/FT DAYS

Premier Health; Ohmer Park (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital, part of Premier Health, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support direct patient care alongside a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role involves carrying out assigned tasks to facilitate the nursing process and ensure compassionate, safe care.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and nursing assistant credentials or recent NA course/work in acute care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification for Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer (Adult, Child, Infant & AED) required at time of hire.
• State-tested nursing assistant or NA course/state testing prep within the past six months, or six months direct patient care experience in an acute care setting within the past three years.

Education

CPR certification (Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer)

Nursing Assistant training or NA course/state testing prep

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:The Patient Care Technician is employed by Miami Valley Hospital to enhance the nature and quality of patient care through a relationship with a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. The Patient Care Technician assists the RN/LPN by performing assigned tasks for which he/she has been trained which facilitates direct care and the nursing process.QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent REQUIREDCPR certification for the Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer (Adult, Child, Infant & AED) REQUIRED at time of hire.Is a state tested nursing assistant OR has successfully completed a NA course or state testing prep within the past six months (exception MVH employees who took the course prior to revision of this policy) OR: six months direct patient care experience in an acute care setting within the past three years.