Patient Care Technician / Acute Care / Full Time/ Nights

Wood County Hospital Assn; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Competitive wages

Employer-matched 403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Disability plans

Job summary

Wood County Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Acute Care unit. This full-time night shift role supports safe, compassionate patient care under licensed staff guidance.

The position includes monitoring, daily living activities, and essential unit operations in a collaborative setting. You'll document care, assist with equipment and transport, and participate in a culture focused on safety and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• No prior healthcare experience required.
• Onsite role in Acute Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with cardiac monitoring as needed.
• Document observations and care in the clinical system.
• Perform clerical/secretarial tasks to support unit operations.
• Train and support new staff as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.Patient Care Technician / Acute Care / Full Time/ NightsPatient Care Technician (PCT) is to provide safe, compassionate, and efficient support to patients and the healthcare team by assisting with direct patient care, monitoring, and daily operational tasks under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role is essential in promoting patient comfort, safety, and dignity while ensuring a clean, organized, and responsive care environment. Patient Care Technician is an onsite position.Essential FunctionsProvide direct patient care by performing activities of daily living, vital signs, point of care testing, skin care and assist with cardiac monitoring under the supervision of licensed staff.Document and communicate effectively by accurately recording care and observations in the clinical system and relaying patient information to the healthcare team in a timely manner.Performs clerical/secretarial functions (e.g. answering the phone, arranging external transport, patient record preparation/assembly, filing, entering charges, contacting physicians, maintaining logs, scheduling tests and requests for services from other departments).Train and support new staff, demonstrating professionalism, and adapting to changing unit needs.Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety.Works hours per week in accordance with offer letter or per attributes of position at transfer request. May be expected to work longer hours as necessary.Other duties as assigned.RequirementsEducation: High school diploma or GEDLicense: NoneExperience: NoneCertification: BLS within 90 days of hirePreferredEducation: NoneLicense: NoneExperience: NoneCertification: NoneBenefit SummaryJoin our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state of the art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.We’ll also reward your hard work with:· Great health, dental and vision plans· Competitive wages· Prescription drug coverage· Flexible spending accounts· Life insurance w/AD&D· Generous short term and long term disability plans· Employer-matched 403(b)· Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan· Vacation and Holiday time· Generous tuition reimbursement· And a lot more!