PATIENT CARE TECH - GENERAL SURGERY

Full-time position, 36 hours per week (72 hours per pay period), 7:00 AM–7:30 PM on scheduled days at Miami Valley Hospital.

About the role

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) works with nurses and doctors to provide direct patient care and support unit operations. The PCT may also serve as a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk (PCT/HUC), assisting with paperwork and administrative tasks that ensure smooth hospital operations and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and eating.
• Collect patient samples, including urine.
• Report any changes in a patient’s condition to nursing staff.
• Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing, and taking vitals.
• Perform clerical duties to support unit workflow.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certificate (training provided during orientation if not already certified).
• No prior job experience required, but must meet one of the following:
  • Completed State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
  • Provided direct patient care within the past 5 years (e.g., taking vitals, bathing, assisting with restroom use).
  • Currently enrolled in nursing school with at least one completed clinical rotation.

Skills

• Ability to multitask effectively, even with frequent interruptions, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and listening communication skills.
• Previous hospital experience is a plus.