Patient Care Tech — Tuition Reimbursement & Growth

Firelands-Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Wellness programs

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Firelands Health is seeking a dedicated patient care support role to assist with vital signs, feeding, hygiene, and routine procedures. This position emphasizes teamwork, safe patient handling, and maintaining confidentiality in a busy clinical setting.

Applicants should have a HS diploma or GED, with active enrollment acceptable if not yet completed. Current BLS is required or obtained within 30 days of hire. A strong service orientation is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent direct patient healthcare experience.
• Active enrollment in high school or state-approved GED program if diploma not yet obtained.
• Documentation of completion or current enrollment required at time of hire.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivering patient care: obtain vitals, assist with feeding, toileting, hygiene care, finger-stick glucose readings, maintain skin integrity, perform EKGs, and assist with ambulation and transfers.
• Perform routine procedures including surgical skin preps and enemas.
• Schedule diagnostic procedures and coordinate orders with Physicians, Charge Nurses, direct care givers, and other departments.
• Answer call lights promptly and notify appropriate personnel of patient needs.
• Demonstrate service excellence and support unit goals for patient satisfaction.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and take appropriate action.
• Collect data, report information and/or perform interventions to improve quality issues.
• Obtain patient information/data and observe confidentiality.
• Enter charges for procedures, supplies and equipment as applicable.
• Report problems to appropriate person/department and assist in resolution.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Team player

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in high school or GED program if not yet obtained

Job description

Firelands Health is seeking a dedicated patient care support role to assist with vital signs, feeding, hygiene, and routine procedures. This position emphasizes teamwork, safe patient handling, and maintaining confidentiality in a busy clinical setting.

Applicants should have a HS diploma or GED, with active enrollment acceptable if not yet completed. Current BLS is required or obtained within 30 days of hire. A strong service orientation is essential for this role.