Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Neuroscience Unit

About the role

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) works with nurses and doctors to care for patients on the Neuroscience Unit at Miami Valley Hospital. The PCT assists with clinical tasks, patient mobility, hygiene, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation, and may also perform unit clerk duties to support smooth hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs (temperature, heartbeat, respiration, blood pressure)
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and eating
• Collect specimens such as urine
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff
• Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing, and vital sign monitoring
• Perform unit clerk tasks including paperwork and other administrative duties that keep the unit running smoothly

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS CPR certification (can be obtained during orientation if not already held)
• One of the following:
  • Completion of previous STNA or CNA training
  • Patient Care Technician/Assistant training
  • Direct patient care experience within the last five years, including vital signs measurement and activities such as bathing, turning/positioning, toileting
  • Currently enrolled in nursing school with at least one clinical rotation completed
• Special consideration: candidates with prior direct patient care experience may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) after successful skills validation.

Skills

• Ability to multitask and remain courteous despite interruptions
• Basic computer proficiency
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication and listening abilities
• Bonus: prior hospital work experience

Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week (70 hours per pay period)