Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Inpatient Trauma

Premier Health; Nine Mile Falls (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Health's Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support nurses in the Inpatient Trauma unit. This part-time role (24 hours weekly) covers a 7:00 AM–7:30 PM shift and involves vital signs, patient mobility, and basic bedside tasks.

Under nurse supervision, the PCT may assist with paperwork and other hospital operations to ensure high-quality patient care. Prior hospital experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of STNA/CNA or PCT/Assistant training preferred.
• Direct patient care experience within last five years is valued.
• Currently enrolled in nursing school with at least one clinical rotation is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and meals.
• Collect samples such as urine as directed.
• Report changes in patient condition to a nurse.
• Support with ADLs, patient rounding, and documentation tasks as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Hospital experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

STNA/CNA or PCT/Assistant training

Direct patient care experience (last 5 years)

Nursing school with clinical rotation

Tools

Patient care tools

Job description

Position: Patient Care Tech

Department: Inpatient Trauma

Shift: 7:00 AM-7:30 PM Part-time 24 hours a week, 48 hours per pay period

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

They 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; Vitals

The 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.

Qualifications

Education: You’ll need a high school diploma or GED.

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 instead 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.