Patient Care Technician / PACU / Per Diem

Wood County Hospital; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, OH, is seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Technician for the PACU to provide safe, compassionate care and assist the healthcare team under licensed staff. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and efficient daily operations in a fast‑paced clinical setting.

The position is onsite and requires BLS within 90 days of hire, with flexible hours per the offer letter. Join a team dedicated to excellent patient care and dignity.

Qualifications

• Assist with direct patient care under licensed staff.
• Record care and observations accurately in the clinical system.
• Maintain a clean and organized care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with cardiac monitoring as needed.
• Document care and coordinate with health team for timely communication.
• Support clerical tasks and operational efficiency on shift.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Teamwork

BLS within 90 days

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Care Technician / PACU / Per Diem# Careers## Patient Care Technician / PACU / Per DiemApply: Main Hospital: Variable time: Posted Today: JR-2026-0529Elevate 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 / PACU / Per DiemPatient 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 Functions*** Provide 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.**Requirements**Education: High school diploma or GEDLicense: NoneExperience: NoneCertification: BLS within 90 days of hire**Preferred**Education: None License: NoneExperience: NoneCertification: None**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**1.In an 8 to 12-hour workday, employee stands/walks (hours at one time):[] 0-2 [] 2-4 [X]4-6 [] 6-8 [] 8-122. In an 8- to 12-hour workday, employees sit (hours at one time/hour during the day):[X] 0-2 [] 2-4 []4-6 [] 6-8[] 8-123. Employee lifts:[] up to 10 # [] 10-20 # [X] 20-50 # [] over 50 #4. Lifting as indicated in item 3 above is performed during the workday:[] occasionally[ X] frequently [] continuously5. Employee uses hands for repetitive:a. Simple grasping: [X] yes [] nob. Pushing/pulling [X] yes [] noc. Fine manipulation [X] yes [] no6. Employee uses feet for repetitive movement in operating foot controls:[] yes [X] no7.Employee must be able to:a. Bend [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at allb. Squat [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at allc. Kneel [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at alld. Climb [] frequently [X] occasionally [] not at all