Premier Health
Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Advanced Care Unit
Premier Health, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45490
Position: Patient Care Tech
Department: Neuroscience Unit
Shift: 7:00 pm-7:00 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 collaborate with nurses and doctors to provide personalized care for patients. They can: Check vital signs, such as temperature, heartbeat, and breathing. Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and eating. 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, who ensures that they are doing things 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.
Education:
A high school diploma or GED is required.
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 have finished one clinical rotation.
Other Skills: You can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and remain polite and professional. You know how to use a computer You're good at organizing things. You can communicate effectively with others. Bonus points : You've worked in a hospital before.
A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, is like a super helper in the hospital! They collaborate with nurses and doctors to provide personalized care for patients. They can: Check vital signs, such as temperature, heartbeat, and breathing. Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and eating. 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, who ensures that they are doing things 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.
Education:
A high school diploma or GED is required.
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 have finished one clinical rotation.
Other Skills: You can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and remain polite and professional. You know how to use a computer You're good at organizing things. You can communicate effectively with others. Bonus points : You've worked in a hospital before.