What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient care tech position at Premier Health Partners?
Position : Patient Care Tech
Department : Gyn Surg Onc
Shift : Full Time Nights 7 : 00 PM to 7 : 30 AM / 72 Hours per Pay
Facility : Miami Valley Hospital
A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, is like a super helper in the hospital! They work with nurses and doctors to take care of patients in many different ways. They can :
- Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
- Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
- 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, which means the nurse makes sure they are doing things safely and correctly.
Sometimes, the PCT might also be called a Patient Care Technician / Unit Clerk (PCT / HUC). As HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible!
Education : You'll need a high school diploma or GED.
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 finished one clinical rotation
Other Skills :
- You can handle doing many things at once, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.
- You know how to use a computer a little.
- You're good at organizing things.
- You can talk and listen well to others.
- Bonus points : You've worked in a hospital before.
Last updated : 2024-10-26