Patient Care Tech (PCT) / 4MW-TCU Med Surge Unit 🔍

DAYTON, OHIO

- Miami Valley Hospital New 📁 Nursing 📅    109961 Requisition # 📅    15 hours ago Post Date Apply for Job Share this

Job Position:

Patient Care Tech Department:

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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:

You'll need a high school diploma or GED. Successful completion of one of the following: Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training. Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities, ie Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation.

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Special Consideration:

If the candidate has previous direct patient care experience, they may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation. This is instead of the above requirements.

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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.