Patient Care Technician - Intermediate Care Unit (5CD) - 499238

The University of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Intermediate Care Unit. The role involves assisting patients under the guidance of registered nurses, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to perform physical tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must attend and complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course.
• Maintain CPR/BLS certification thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and assists in meeting the needs of the patient.
• Follows directions from RNs and nursing staff.

Skills

Legible writing

Articulate speech

Ability to follow directions

Ability to organize work

Accept responsibility

Perform delegated duties

Willingness to work weekends and holidays

Physical requirements

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

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Job Details

• Title: Patient Care Technician - Intermediate Care Unit (5CD)
• Department: Intermediate Care Unit - 110450
• Employee Classification: B1 - Classif'd Full Time AFSCME HSC
• Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC
• Primary Location: HSC H
• Shift: 1
• Start Time: 6:00 am
• End Time: 6:30 pm
• Float: True
• Rotate: True
• On Call: False
• Travel: False
• Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description

The Patient Care Technician facilitates and assists in meeting the needs of the patient, within the scope delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN). The PCT follows directions from RNs, Lead/Charge Nurses, Nursing Directors, and House Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must attend and successfully complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course and maintain CPR/BLS certification thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS certification and either:
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification, or
• Recent graduate of an accredited nursing program, or
• Passing a Skill Assessment with relevant experience, eliminating the need for the Healthcare Tech course.

Skills and Abilities

• Legible writing, articulate speech, ability to follow directions.
• Ability to organize work, accept responsibility, and perform delegated duties.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays; rotate shifts/units if required.
• Physical requirements include visual acuity, hearing, communication, manual dexterity, ability to lift 50 pounds, and perform CPR.

Conditions of Employment

The university is tobacco-free and requires candidates to be nicotine-free, with pre-employment cotinine testing and health screenings.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or political affiliation. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

For accommodations, contact HR Compliance. Computer access is available at public libraries and the university's HR office.