PATIENT CARE TECH - MED SURG

Premier Health • Middletown, OH

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) on the Med Surg Unit collaborates with nurses and doctors to provide personalized care for patients. They are responsible for checking vital signs, assisting patients with daily living activities such as moving around, getting dressed, and eating, collecting samples like urine, and reporting any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse. The PCT also performs tasks like walking patients, assisting with ADLs, and weighing patients. Working under the supervision of a nurse, the PCT ensures tasks are performed safely and correctly. In some cases, the PCT may also function as a Unit Clerk (PCT/HUC), assisting with paperwork and other tasks to ensure the hospital runs smoothly and patients receive the best care. PCTs are essential members of the healthcare team, contributing to patient recovery and well-being.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS CPR certificate (can be obtained during orientation).
• One of the following: Completed STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training; or helped care for patients in the past 5 years (like taking their temperature, bathing them, or helping them use the restroom); or are in nursing school and have finished one clinical rotation.
• Ability to handle doing many things simultaneously, even when interrupted, and remain pleasant.
• Computer proficiency.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective communication and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs, such as temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
• Collect samples like urine.
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
• Walks, ADLs, Weighing Patients; Vitals
• 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