PATIENT CARE TECH - ONE CENTRAL

Premier Health; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech for Upper Valley Medical Center's One Central unit in Troy, OH. This part-time role covers 7:00am-7:30pm with 24 hours per week and 48 hours per pay period.

You will work under a nurse supervisor, performing basic patient care, vital signs, ADLs, and light documentation. No prior healthcare experience is required; a high school diploma or GED and BLS CPR certification are needed, with orientation offering CPR training if not already certified.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• No prior job experience required; orientation provides JCAHO/BLS training.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Assist patients with movement, dressing, and meals.
• Collect samples (e.g., urine) and report changes to a nurse.
• Support paperwork and hospital operations as needed.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Position: Patient Care TechDepartment: UVMC One Central unitShift: 7:00am-7:30pm Part Time Days, 24 hours a week, 48 hours per pay periodFacility: Upper Valley 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: 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.