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Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Observation Unit at Premier Health
Dayton, Ohio, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patient Care, Communication, Organization, Computer Skills, Multitasking, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Position: Patient Care Tech Department: Observation Unit Shift: 7:00 am-7:00 pm Part Time 12 hours a week, 24 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! Education: You'll need a high school diploma or GED. Training: Before you start, you'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate. They can teach you how to do CPR at your orientation too, so you don't need to do it beforehand. Experience: No previous job experience is required, but you should have one of the following: Finished STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training. Helped care for patients in the past 5 years (like taking their temperature, bathing them, or helping them use the restroom) Currently in nursing school and finished one clinical rotation. 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 a little. You're good at organizing things. You can talk and listen well to others. Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.
Responsibilities
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists nurses and doctors in caring for patients by checking vital signs, helping with mobility, and collecting samples. They also report any changes in a patient's condition to the nursing staff.