PATIENT CARE TECH- Ortho/ Neuro

About the role

Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Orthopedic/Neurology department at Miami Valley Hospital works alongside nurses and doctors to provide patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, hygiene, and nutrition, collecting specimens, reporting changes, and supporting unit clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Check temperature, heartbeat, and breathing
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat
• Collect specimens such as urine
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse
• Assist with patient walks, hygiene, weighing, and vital sign measurement
• Perform unit clerical duties (paperwork, etc.) to keep the hospital running smoothly

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS CPR certificate (can be obtained during orientation if not already held)

Qualifications

• No prior job experience required, but must have one of the following:
• Completed STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training
• Experience caring for patients in the past 5 years (e.g., taking temperature, bathing, assisting with restroom use)
• Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed one clinical rotation

Skills

• Ability to multitask and remain courteous despite interruptions
• Proficiency with computers
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication and listening abilities
• Prior hospital experience (bonus)

Schedule

7:00 PM – 7:30 AM shift, 36 hours per week (72 hours per pay period)