Patient Care Tech (PCT) / 4MW Med Surge Unit

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. Some of the tasks they do are checking vital signs like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing; helping patients move around, get dressed, and eat; collecting samples like urine; and reporting any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse. The PCT works under the supervision of a nurse. Sometimes, the PCT might also be called a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and assist with paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which enables patients to receive the best care possible. PCTs are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and get healthy again!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS CPR certificate.
• Successful completion of one of the following: Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
• Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting.
• Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation.
• Ability to handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.
• Know how to use a computer.
• Good at organizing things.
• Ability to talk and listen well to others.

Nice To Haves

• Previous direct patient care experience may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation.
• Previous hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
• Collect samples like urine.
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
• Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing patients, vitals.
• Assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED