Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Burn Clinic

System Support; Ohmer Park (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Burns Unit. You will work under a nurse’s supervision and perform vitals, daily patient assistance, and routine tasks to support care delivery.

Responsibilities include helping patients with basic needs, documenting changes, and preparing for procedures. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate patient interaction in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certification required or provided at orientation.
• Completion of STNA/CNA or PCT training or nursing student with clinical rotation.
• Experience in direct patient care or similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Assist patients with movement, dressing, eating, and hygiene.
• Collect samples like urine and report changes to a nurse.
• Assist with paperwork and unit tasks as needed to keep the hospital running smoothly.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Computer skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR certification

STNA/CNA or PCT training

Nursing student with clinical rotation

Tools

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Position: Patient Care TechDepartment: Burns Unit ClincShift: 8 am - 4:30 pmFacility: 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, and vitalsThe PCT works under the nurse's supervision, which means the nurse makes sure they do things safely and correctly. Sometimes, the PCT may also be called a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk and assist with paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, enabling 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!QualificationsEducation: 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 CPR at orientation, too (so you don't need to do it beforehand).Experience: Successful completion of one of the following: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, toiletingCurrently 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 many things at once, 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.