Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Neuroscience Unit

Premier Health; Ohmer Park (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician at Miami Valley Hospital in Ohio. The role supports the neuroscience department, working days with a 24-hour weekly schedule (two 12-hour shifts per week) and 48 hours per pay period.

You will assist nurses with patient care, monitor vitals, help with mobility, and handle related tasks to ensure high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and a BLS CPR certificate; STNA/CNA training or current nursing student

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certificate required or provided at orientation.
• Experience or training as STNA/CNA or Patient Care Technician/Assistant preferred.
• Able to perform fundamental skills of vital signs and direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and doctors with patient care in Neuroscience.
• Monitor temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Help patients with mobility, dressing, and meals.
• Collect samples and report changes to a nurse.
• Support with paperwork and hospital operations as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR certificate

STNA/CNA training

Job description

Position: Patient Care TechDepartment: NeuroscienceShift: Days 7A to 7P, 24 hours a week, 48 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!Qualifications - ExternalEducation: 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.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.