Patient Care Technician - Heart and Vascular Care Unit (HVCU) - 501722

University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician facilitates and assists in meeting patients’ needs by performing tasks within the range of responsibilities that a Registered Nurse may delegate to an unlicensed patient care provider. The technician follows the direction of the Registered Nurse, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor. The position is assigned to the Heart and Vascular Care Unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Attend and successfully complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course and maintain CPR/BLS certification, unless exempt based on a current CPR/BLS certification and qualifying experience, credentials, or skill assessment.
• 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 in their care when performing delegated functions.
• Ability to perform delegated duties according to established methods and procedures.
• Ability to 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 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 direction from the Registered Nurse, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor.
• Accept responsibility for patients in their care when performing delegated functions and carry out delegated duties according to established methods and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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