PCT / ICU Part Time / Days

About the role

Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a part-time, day shift position at Wood County Hospital. This role provides essential support to patients and the healthcare team by assisting with direct patient care, monitoring, and daily operational tasks under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by performing activities of daily living, vital signs, point of care testing, skin care, and assist with cardiac monitoring.
• Document and communicate effectively by accurately recording care and observations in the clinical system and relaying patient information to the healthcare team in a timely manner.
• Perform clerical/secretarial functions such as answering the phone, arranging external transport, patient record preparation/assembly, filing, entering charges, contacting physicians, maintaining logs, scheduling tests and requests for services from other departments.
• Train and support new staff, demonstrating professionalism, and adapting to changing unit needs.
• Prepare, prevent, protect, and respond to support our culture of safety.

Requirements

• No formal education required.
• No prior experience required.
• No certifications required.

Benefits

• Cutting-edge facility with state-of-the-art technology.
• Opportunities to interact with top-notch healthcare professionals.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive wages and benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance with AD&D, generous short and long-term disability plans, employer-matched 403(b), employer-sponsored cash balance pension plan, vacation and holiday time, and tuition reimbursement.

Physical Requirements

• Standing/walking: 4-6 hours at a time.
• Sitting: 0-2 hours at a time.
• Lifting: Up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Using hands: Simple grasping, pushing/pulling, fine manipulation.
• Using feet: Operating foot controls.
• Bending: Frequently.
• Squatting: Frequently.
• Kneeling: Frequently.
• Climbing: Occasionally.