Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Neuroscience Unit

System Support; Ohmer Park (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital in the Neuroscience Unit is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nurses and doctors in patient care during the 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift, 36 hours per week. Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, helping patients with mobility, hygiene, and meals, collecting samples, and reporting changes to the supervising nurse.

The role may involve unit clerk duties to assist with paperwork and hospital operations, with emphasis on teamwork and patient well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certification required or provided at orientation.
• Experience with vital signs and direct patient care.
• Student in nursing with clinical rotation counts.
• Hospital experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, BP) and monitor patient condition.
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, hygiene and feeding.
• Weigh patients and assist with basic daily care.
• Collect samples as needed (e.g., urine) and document changes to nurses.
• Assist with paperwork and unit clerk tasks to support hospital operations.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR certification

STNA/CNA training or PCT training

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Position: Patient Care TechDepartment: Neuroscience UnitShift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours a week, 70 hours per pay periodFacility: 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, vitalsThe 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!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: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 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.