Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Observation Unit

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, part of Premier Health Partners, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the Observation Unit under RN/LPN supervision during the 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM shift.

You will assist with direct patient care, monitor vitals, and perform assigned tasks. A high school diploma or GED is required; orientation may provide BLS CPR certification, as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Training: Obtain a BLS CPR certificate; orientation may cover CPR.
• Experience: Prior STNA/CNA training or direct patient care exposure or nursing student with clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN/LPN with direct patient care and comfort.
• Perform assigned tasks and monitor vital signs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality while supporting the Observation Unit’s workflow.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Patient Care Tech

Department: Observation Unit

Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 Hours a week, 72 hours per pay period

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

The Patient Care Technician is employed by Miami Valley Hospital to enhance the nature and quality of patient care through a relationship with a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. The Patient Care Technician assists the RN/LPN by performing assigned tasks for which he/she is trained, facilitating direct care and the nursing process.

Qualifications

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, toileting
• 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.