PATIENT CARE TECH- Atrium Medical Center

Premier Health • Middletown, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) works with nurses and doctors to care for patients in the Progressive Care Unit, Critical Care Unit, or Cardiac Telemetry department at Atrium Medical Center. PCTs help patients with mobility, dressing, eating, hygiene, and walking; take vital signs such as temperature, heartbeat, and breathing; weigh patients; and collect samples such as urine. They report changes in a patient’s condition to a nurse and work under the nurse’s supervision to ensure care is provided safely and correctly.

The role may also include Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk duties, such as paperwork and other tasks that help hospital operations run smoothly and support patient care. The position is available on all shifts, full-time or part-time. New employees attend one week of mandatory orientation, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS CPR certificate; the employer can provide CPR instruction during orientation if the candidate does not already have certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in an acute care setting.
• Completion of STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
• Experience within the past 5 years helping care for patients, such as taking temperatures, bathing, or assisting with restroom use.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and interruptions while remaining courteous.
• Computer skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong communication and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital work experience.

Responsibilities

• Check patients’ temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
• Collect samples such as urine.
• Report changes in a patient’s condition to a nurse.
• Assist with patient walks, hygiene, weighing patients, and taking vital signs.
• Work under the supervision of a nurse and follow safe care practices.
• When assigned Unit Clerk duties, assist with paperwork and other tasks that support hospital operations.

What This Job Offers

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