Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Advanced Care Unit

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician position at Miami Valley Hospital, part of Premier Health Partners, supports the nursing team by performing assigned tasks and enabling direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.

Key responsibilities include assisting with vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and basic care while maintaining patient comfort and safety. A high school diploma or GED is required, and BLS CPR will be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• BLS CPR certificate required; orientation may include CPR training.
• Experience in direct patient care and clinical rotations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN/LPN with direct patient care and nursing processes.
• Perform assigned tasks to support patient comfort and safety.
• Maintain patient records and communicate patient needs to the care team.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and effective communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Organization

Communication

Hospital experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Patient Care Tech

Department: Advanced Care Unit

Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 Hours a week, 72 hours per pay period

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

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 is trained, facilitating direct care and the nursing process.

Qualifications

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

• Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
• Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting
• Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation.
• Special Consideration: If the candidate has previous direct patient care experience, they may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation. This is in lieu of the above requirements. *

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.