Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Float Pool Atrium Medical Center

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works with nurses and doctors to provide patient care and supports patients as they recover. The PCT works under a nurse’s supervision to ensure tasks are performed safely and correctly. Depending on the role, the PCT may also assist with unit-clerk duties, including paperwork and other tasks that help the hospital run smoothly and support patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS CPR certificate; candidates without one may receive CPR instruction during orientation.
• Successful completion of one of the following: previous STNA or CNA training; Patient Care Technician/Assistant training; 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 completed clinical rotation.
• Candidates with previous direct patient-care experience may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) after successful skills validation, in lieu of the listed experience or training requirements.
• Ability to manage 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 patients’ temperature, heartbeat, breathing, and other vital signs.
• Help patients move around, walk, get dressed, eat, and maintain hygiene.
• Weigh patients and assist with bathing, turning or positioning, and toileting.
• Collect samples such as urine.
• Report changes in a patient’s condition to a nurse.
• Assist with paperwork and other unit-clerk tasks, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

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