Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator (PCT/HUC) - Neuroscience ICU

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator (PCT/HUC) works with nurses and doctors to support patient care in the Neuroscience ICU at Miami Valley Hospital. The PCT helps patients with mobility, dressing, eating, hygiene, walks, and weighing, checks vital signs such as temperature, heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure, collects specimens such as urine, and reports changes in a patient's condition to a nurse. The PCT works under nurse supervision to ensure tasks are performed safely and correctly.

In the HUC function, the employee assists with paperwork and other tasks that help the hospital run smoothly and support patient care. The role is scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, for 36 hours per week and 72 hours per pay period.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS CPR certificate; candidates without one may receive CPR instruction at orientation.
• Successful completion of previous STNA or CNA training, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training; or direct patient care experience within the last five years performing vital signs and fundamental care activities; or current enrollment in nursing school with at least one clinical rotation completed.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and interruptions while remaining courteous.
• Computer skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Effective communication and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital work experience.

Responsibilities

• Check patient vital signs, including temperature, heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure.
• Help patients move, walk, get dressed, eat, and attend to hygiene needs.
• Weigh patients and assist with toileting, bathing, and turning or positioning them.
• Collect samples such as urine.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
• Assist with paperwork and other unit tasks that help the hospital run smoothly.
• Perform patient care under the supervision of a nurse.

What This Job Offers

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