PATIENT CARE TECH-OR

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech works with nurses and doctors to care for patients in the Operating Room at Miami Valley Hospital. The role includes checking patients’ temperature, heartbeat, and breathing; helping with movement, dressing, meals, hygiene, walks, and weighing; collecting samples such as urine; and reporting changes in patients’ conditions to a nurse. The PCT works under a nurse’s supervision to ensure care is provided safely and correctly. The role may also include unit-clerk duties, such as paperwork and other tasks that help the hospital run smoothly and support patient care.

This is a full-time position working 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, 40 hours per week and 80 hours per pay period. One week of mandatory orientation is scheduled Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS CPR certificate; CPR training may be provided during orientation if the candidate does not already have the certificate.
• No previous job experience is required, but candidates should meet at least one of the following: have completed STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training; have helped care for patients within the past five years; or be currently in nursing school and have completed one clinical rotation.
• Ability to manage 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, eat, and maintain hygiene.
• Assist patients with walks and weighing.
• Collect samples such as urine.
• Report changes in a patient’s condition to a nurse.
• Assist with paperwork and other unit-clerk tasks that help the hospital run smoothly.

What This Job Offers

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