Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Pulmonary Unit

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Pulmonary Unit at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. The role is full-time (36 hours per week) with a 7:00 am–7:00 pm shift, collaborating with nurses and doctors to deliver personalized patient care.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, assisting with daily activities, and reporting changes to a nurse. Training includes BLS CPR and clinical rotations or CNA/STNA experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS CPR certification required; orientation available if needed.
• Experience: prior direct patient care or CNA/STNA training or nursing clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs (temperature, heart rate, breathing rate).
• Help patients move, get dressed, and eat.
• Collect samples like urine.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
• Assist with walks, ADLs, weighing patients, and vitals.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Organization

Communication

Hospital experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NA

Job description

Department: Pulmonary Unit

Shift: 7:00 am-7:00 pm Full Time 36 hours a week, 72 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, including temperature, heart rate, and breathing rate.
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
• Walks, ADLs, Weighing Patients; Vitals

Position: Patient Care Tech

Department: Pulmonary Unit

Shift: 7:00 am-7:00 pm Full Time 36 hours a week, 72 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, including temperature, heart rate, and breathing rate.
• 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**.

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 give 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.