Patient Care Technician - Orthopedic Unit (6AB) - 501751
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) facilitates and assists in meeting patient needs. The PCT performs tasks within the range of responsibilities that a Registered Nurse (RN) may delegate to an unlicensed patient care provider. The PCT follows direction from the RN, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor. This position is in the Orthopedic Unit (6AB) at the University of Toledo Health Science Campus. It is classified as part-time and requires a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The position may float and rotate among shifts and units, and includes some weekends and holidays. The posted salary is $17.60–$19.85. The University of Toledo is a tobacco-free campus. Pre-employment health screening for the Health Science Campus Medical Center includes drug screening and other health screenings required for the position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Attend and successfully complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course and maintain CPR/BLS certification. Candidates with current CPR/BLS certification and an active state CNA or STNA certification, recent graduation from an accredited nursing program, or recent equivalent experience with a passing Skill Assessment are exempt from the training course.
- Ability to write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately.
- Ability to plan and organize work and work under supervision.
- Willingness to accept responsibility for patients while performing delegated functions.
- Work some weekends and holidays.
- May be required to rotate shifts and units.
- Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20, including color vision when applicable.
- Ability to hear, with or without aids, and to communicate orally.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer or lift 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and kneel frequently.
- Ability to perform CPR.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and assist in meeting patient needs.
- Perform duties delegated by a Registered Nurse within the scope of responsibilities for an unlicensed patient care provider.
- Follow directions from the Registered Nurse, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor.
- Perform delegated duties according to established methods and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
