About this role
Position: Patient Care Tech
Department: 4 MW Med/Surg
Shift: 7:00 am-7:30 pm, Full-Time, 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
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
Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Current HealthCare Provider or Professional Rescuer BLS CPR certification required prior to completion of orientation.
Experience
Preferred experience: Medical terminology.
Other experience requirements:
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Nurse’s aide training course (CNA) within the last five years.
- Valid STNA
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant certification
- Six months Direct Patient Care experience within the last twelve months
- Experience in an Acute Care setting within the last six months.
Currently enrolled in nursing school and completion of at least one clinical rotation.