Patient Care Technician- Heart and Vascular Care Unit - 501725

University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) facilitates and assists in meeting patient needs by performing tasks within the range of responsibilities that a Registered Nurse can appropriately delegate to an unlicensed patient care provider. The PCT follows the direction of the Registered Nurse, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor. The role is part-time and based in the Heart and Vascular Care Unit.

Requirements

• High school graduate 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 one of the specified qualifying credentials or experience pathways may be exempt from the training course: active state CNA or STNA certification after passing a state-approved exam; recent graduation from an accredited nursing program; or recent equivalent experience and successful completion of the 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 and perform delegated duties according to established methods and procedures.
• 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.
• Meet pre-employment drug and other required health screening requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and assist in meeting the needs of patients.
• Perform duties delegated by a Registered Nurse within the responsibilities appropriate for an unlicensed patient care provider.
• Follow the direction of 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED