Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Advanced Care Unit

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to join the Advanced Care team in Dayton, OH. The role supports nurses and doctors in direct patient care, including vitals, mobility assistance, and basic daily tasks.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and obtain a BLS CPR certificate. Prior hospital experience is a plus, and the position operates 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report patient vitals (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Assist patients with movement, dressing, eating, and personal care.
• Collect samples such as urine as assigned.
• Report changes in patient condition to the nurse promptly.
• Assist with patient mobility, hygiene, and weighing as part of routine care.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Hospital experience (bonus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Patient Care Tech

Department: Advanced Care

Shift: Full-Time Days 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

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 to 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, enabling

PCT'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:

Successful completion of one of the following:

1. Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
2. 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
3. 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.