PATIENT CARE TECH- Ortho/ Neuro

System Support; Ohmer Park (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Orthopedic/Neurology unit. The role supports nurses and doctors in patient care, including monitoring vitals, assisting with mobility, and helping patients with daily activities. Orientation will cover safety and CPR.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and completion of BLS CPR. No prior experience is required, though prior hospital exposure is a bonus. Shift is 7PM-7:30AM, 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certificate required; orientation may include CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and feeding.

Skills

Patient care

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Basic computer usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Patient Care TechDepartment: Orthopedic/ NeurologyShift: 7PM-7:30AM/ 36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay periodFacility: Miami Valley HospitalA Patient Care Technician, or PCT, works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. Some of the tasks they do areCheck 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, vitalsThe 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.