PCT/HUC - CARDIAC TELEMETRY UNIT at Premier Health

Middletown, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Mobility Assistance, Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs), Urine Sample Collection, Patient Reporting, Paperwork Assistance, Unit Coordination, Computer Proficiency, Organization, Communication, Multitasking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position: Patient Care Tech/Health Unit Coordinator Department: Cardiac Telemetry Unit Shift: 7:00pm-7:30am Full Time Nights, 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period Facility: Atrium Medical Center They collaborate with nurses and doctors to provide personalized care for patients. They can: Check vital signs, such as temperature, heartbeat, and breathing. Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat. Collect samples like urine. Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse. Walks, ADLs, Weighing Patients; Vitals The PCT works under the supervision of a nurse, who ensures they are performing tasks safely and correctly. Sometimes, the PCT may also be referred to as a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk (PCT/HUC). Like HUC, they assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients receive 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 recover their health. 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: 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. 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 Tech/Health Unit Coordinator collaborates with nurses and doctors to provide personalized patient care, which includes checking vital signs, assisting patients with mobility and daily needs, and collecting samples. Additionally, they assist with paperwork and other tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the hospital unit.