Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Heart and Vascular Unit

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) on the Heart and Vascular SE6 unit collaborates with nurses and doctors to provide personalized care for patients. They are essential members of the healthcare team, assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, collecting samples, and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses. In addition to direct patient care, the PCT may also perform unit clerk duties, assisting with paperwork and other tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the hospital and optimal patient care. This role is crucial in helping patients feel better and recover their health.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS CPR certificate (training provided during orientation if not already possessed).
• Successful completion of one of the following: Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
• Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting.
• Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, even with interruptions, while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
• Computer proficiency.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective communication and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and breathing rate.
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and eating.
• Collect samples like urine.
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
• Perform tasks such as walking patients, assisting with ADLs, and weighing patients.
• Assist with paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly.

What This Job Offers

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