Patient Care Technician-Vascular Lab

The University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) facilitates and assists in meeting patient needs. The work is limited to tasks that a Registered Nurse may delegate to an unlicensed patient care provider. The PCT follows direction from the Registered Nurse, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor.

The role is based in the Vascular Lab. The posted starting wage is $17.60, with regularly scheduled increases. The position may float and may require rotating shifts and units. The listed schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the posting also states that some weekend and holiday work is required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Attend and successfully complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course and maintain CPR/BLS certification thereafter, unless exempt under the listed qualification alternatives.
• Write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately.
• Plan and organize work, work under supervision, accept responsibility for patients in their care, and perform delegated duties according to established methods and procedures.
• Work some weekends and holidays.
• May be required to rotate shifts and units.
• Have visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20, including color vision when applicable; ability to hear with or without aids; oral communication ability; good manual dexterity; and ability to perform CPR.
• Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer or lift 50 pounds occasionally; stand and walk frequently; and bend, reach, stoop, and kneel frequently.
• Exhibit accuracy, integrity, flexibility, punctuality, and dependability.
• Possess organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrate conflict negotiation ability and exercise diplomacy and tact in potentially volatile situations.
• Complete pre-employment drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with current CPR/BLS certification and either a passed State Approved CNA or STNA exam with active certification on the applicable state registry at application, or recent graduation from an accredited nursing program, are not required to complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting patients’ needs by performing duties within the scope of tasks an RN may delegate to 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.
• Accept responsibility for patients in their care while performing delegated functions.

What This Job Offers

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