Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Observation Unit

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

103d

About The Position

A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, is like a super helper in the hospital! They work with nurses and doctors to care for patients differently. They can: Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing. Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat. Collect samples like blood or urine. Clean and change bandages. Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse. The PCT works under the supervision of the nurse, which means the nurse makes sure they are doing things safely and correctly. Sometimes, the PCT might also be called a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk (PCT/HUC). As HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible! So, even though PCTs don't wear capes, they 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 (can be obtained during orientation).
• No previous job experience required, but must have one of the following: Finished STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training; helped care for patients in the past 5 years; or currently in nursing school and finished one clinical rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a hospital.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
• Collect samples like blood or urine.
• Clean and change bandages.
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
• Assist with paperwork and other tasks as a Unit Clerk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees