PCT / Acute Care / Full Time / Days

Wood County Hospital; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance + AD&D

Short/long term disability

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pension plan

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, OH is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for a full-time, days shift. This onsite role provides safe, compassionate support to patients and the healthcare team by assisting with direct patient care and daily operational tasks under licensed nursing staff.

You will monitor patients, take vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, support with point-of-care testing and cardiac monitoring, and accurately document observations in the clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Record care and observations in the clinical system and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Take vitals and assist with monitoring and testing.
• Perform clerical/secretarial tasks and coordinate with other departments.
• Support staff training and promote a culture of safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, responsive care environment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

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.PCT / Acute Care / Full Time / DaysPatient 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!