Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Neuroscience Unit

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Neuroscience Unit. You will work under RN supervision to perform basic patient care tasks including vitals, mobility, and daily activities, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS CPR certification, and either CNA/STNA training or recent direct patient care experience. Nursing students with clinical rotations are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• STNA/CNA training or direct patient care training preferred.
• Enrolled nursing students with at least one clinical rotation acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs (temp, pulse, resp, BP) and report changes.
• Assist patients with movement, dressing, and eating.
• Collect samples (e.g., urine) when needed.
• Assist with patient hygiene, transfers, and ambulation.
• Coordinate with nurses and document care and progress.

Skills

CPR Certification

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Hospital experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STNA/CNA training

Nursing school with clinical rotation

Job description

## Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Neuroscience UnitDAYTON, OHIO, UNITED STATESCategory: Patient Care Technician/Unit Coordinator**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, toileting3. 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.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 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!**Position: Patient Care Tech****Department: Neuroscience Unit****Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period****Facility: Miami Valley Hospital**Years of experience2-44-88+* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsCPR CertificationCPRCleaningNursingBasic Life SupportClinical Skills1. Certified Nursing Assistant2. Home Health Aide3. Medical Assistant4. Patient Care Technician5. Caregiver