Patient Care Tech

5 hours ago

Dayton, Ohio, United States Premier Health Partners Full time

Position: Patient Care Tech
Department: Observation Unit
Shift: 7:00 pm-7:30 am Full-Time 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
A Patient Care Technician, Or PCT, Is Like a Super Helper In The Hospital They Work With Nurses And Doctors To Care For Patients Differently. They Can

  • Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
  • Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
  • Collect samples like blood or urine.
  • Clean and change bandages.
  • Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.

The PCT works under the supervision of the nurse, which means the nurse makes sure they are doing things safely and correctly. Sometimes, the PCT might also be called a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk (PCT/HUC). As HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible

So, even though PCTs don't wear capes, they are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and get healthy again

Qualifications
Education:
You'll need a high school diploma or GED.

Training:
you'll need to get a
BLS CPR certificate
. If you don't already have it, they can teach you how to do CPR at your orientation too (so you don't need to do it beforehand).

Experience:
Successful completion of
one
of the following:

  • Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
  • Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting
  • Currently enrolled in nursing school and completion of at least one clinical rotation.

Special Consideration: If the candidate has previous direct patient care experience, they may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation. This is in lieu of the above requirements.

Other Skills

  • You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.
  • You know how to use a computer.
  • You're good at organizing things.
  • You can talk and listen well to others.
  • Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.

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