PATIENT CARE TECH-ONCOLOGY UNIT

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Patient Care Technician is employed by Miami Valley Hospital to enhance the nature and quality of patient care through a relationship with a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. The Patient Care Technician assists the RN/LPN by performing assigned tasks for which he/she has been trained which facilitates direct care and the nursing process.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent

REQUIRED CPR

certification for the Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer (Adult, Child, Infant & AED)

REQUIRED

at time of hire. Is a state tested nursing assistant OR has successfully completed a NA course or state testing prep within the past six months (exception MVH employees who took the course prior to revision of this policy)

OR:

six months direct patient care experience in an acute care setting within the past three years.