Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs & Direct Patient Care

Firelands Regional Medical Center; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH seeks a patient care associate to assist nursing staff with transport, treatment, and direct care of patients, including vital signs, feeding, hygiene, and basic procedures. You will schedule tests, coordinate with physicians and nurses, respond to call lights promptly, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, prior hospital experience preferred, strong critical thinking, and current BLS or

Qualifications

• Must have strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and guest relations skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivering patient care: obtain vital signs, assist with feeding, toileting, hygiene, glucose checks, skin care, and ambulation.
• Perform routine procedures such as surgical skin preps and enemas as directed.
• Coordinate scheduling of diagnostic tests and communicate orders with physicians and nurses.
• Answer call lights promptly and notify relevant staff of patient needs.
• Support service excellence and contribute to patient satisfaction goals.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and take appropriate action.
• Collect data and assist with quality improvement initiatives.
• Obtain patient information and maintain confidentiality.
• Enter charges for procedures and supplies where applicable.
• Report problems to the appropriate person and assist in resolutions.
• Maintain flexibility, teamwork, and composure in stressful environments.
• Communicate professionally and project a positive image of the Medical Center.
• Record vitals and assist in triage as needed.
• Assist with sterile field setup for suturing and procedures.
• Assist RN with other patient care activities as trained.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH seeks a patient care associate to assist nursing staff with transport, treatment, and direct care of patients, including vital signs, feeding, hygiene, and basic procedures. You will schedule tests, coordinate with physicians and nurses, respond to call lights promptly, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, prior hospital experience preferred, strong critical thinking, and current BLS or