patient care technician/unit clerk

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<div>Position: Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator 
Department: Advanced Care Unit 
Shift: 7:00 am-7:30 pm Part-time 24 hours a week, 48 hours per pay period 
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. Some of the tasks they do are<ul><li>
Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.</li><li>
Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.</li><li>
Collect samples like urine.</li><li>
Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.</li><li>
Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing patients, vitals</li></ul>
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 assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. As a HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible!, who assists with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, enabling
PCT&rsquo;s are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and get healthy again!

Education: You'll need a high school diploma or GED.
Training: You'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate. If you don&rsquo;t already have it, they can teach you how to do CPR at your orientation, too (so you don't need to do it beforehand).
Experience: Successful completion of one of the following:<ul><li>
Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.</li><li>
Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) &amp; direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting</li><li>
Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation.</li></ul> 
*Special Consideration: If the candidate has previous direct patient care experience, they may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation. This is in lieu of the above requirements. * 
Other Skills:<ul><li>
You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.</li><li>
You know how to use a computer.</li><li>
You're good at organizing things.</li><li>
You can talk and listen well to others.</li><li>
Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.</li></ul></div>

Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Advanced Care Unit

<div>Position: Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator 
Department: Inpatient Trauma Unit 
Shift: 7:00 am-7:30 pm Full Time 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period 
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital 
 
They collaborate with nurses and doctors to provide personalized care for patients. They can:<ul><li>
Check vital signs, such as temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.</li><li>
Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.</li><li>
Collect samples like urine.</li><li>
Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.</li><li>
Walks, ADLs, Weighing Patients; Vitals</li></ul>
The PCT works under the supervision of a nurse, who ensures they are performing tasks safely and correctly. Sometimes, the PCT may also be referred to as a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk (PCT/HUC). Like HUC, they assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients receive the best care possible.
So, even though PCTs don't wear capes, they are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and recover their health.

Qualifications
Education: You'll need a high school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of one of the following:<ul><li>
Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.</li><li>
Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) &amp; direct patient care activities, ie Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting</li><li>
Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation.</li></ul>
**Special Consideration: If the candidate has previous direct patient care experience, they may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation. This is instead of the above requirements. **
Other Skills:<ul><li>
You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.</li><li>
You know how to use a computer.</li><li>
You're good at organizing things.</li><li>
You can talk and listen well to others.</li><li>
Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.</li></ul></div>

Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator (PCT/HUC) - Inpatient Trauma Unit

<div>Position: Patient Care Tech
Department: Patient Care Unit 2
Shift: 7PM-7:30AM/ 36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay period
Facility: Miami Valley North
A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. Some of the tasks they do are<ul><li>
Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.</li><li>
Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.</li><li>
Collect samples like urine.</li><li>
Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.</li><li>
Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing patients, vitals</li></ul>
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 assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. As a HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible!, who assists with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, enabling
PCT&rsquo;s are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and get healthy again!

Education: You'll need a high school diploma or GED.
Training: you'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate. If you don&rsquo;t already have it, 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:<ul><li>
Finished STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.</li><li>
Helped care for patients in the past 5 years (like taking their temperature, bathing them, or helping them use the restroom)</li><li>
Currently in nursing school and finished one clinical rotation.</li></ul>
Other Skills:<ul><li>
You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.</li><li>
You know how to use a computer.</li><li>
You're good at organizing things.</li><li>
You can talk and listen well to others.</li><li>
Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.</li></ul></div>

PATIENT CARE TECH

<div>Position: Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator 
Department: 4MW Med Surge Unit 
Shift: Varies Shift: 7:00 am-7:30 pm Full Time 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period 
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital 
 
A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. Some of the tasks they do are<ul><li>
Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.</li><li>
Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.</li><li>
Collect samples like urine.</li><li>
Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.</li><li>
Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing patients, vitals</li></ul> 
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 assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. As a HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible!, who assists with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, enabling
PCT&rsquo;s are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and get healthy again! 


Qualifications 
Education: You'll need a high school diploma or GED. 
Training: You'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate. If you don&rsquo;t already have it, they can teach you how to do CPR at your orientation, too (so you don't need to do it beforehand). 
Experience: Successful completion of one of the following:<ul><li>
Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.</li><li>
Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) &amp; direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting</li><li>
Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation.</li></ul> 
*Special Consideration: If the candidate has previous direct patient care experience, they may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation. This is in lieu of the above requirements. * 
Other Skills:<ul><li>
You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.</li><li>
You know how to use a computer.</li><li>
You're good at organizing things.</li><li>
You can talk and listen well to others.</li><li>
Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.</li></ul></div>

Patient Care Tech (PCT) / 4MW Med Surge Unit

<div><div><div><div>Position: Patient Care Tech 
Department: Neuroscience Unit 
Shift: Nights 24 hours a week 48 hours per pay period 
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital 
A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. Some of the tasks they do are<ul><li>
Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.</li><li>
Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.</li><li>
Collect samples like urine.</li><li>
Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.</li><li>
Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing patients, vitals</li></ul> 
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 assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. As a HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible!, who assists with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, enabling
PCT&rsquo;s are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and get healthy again!</div></div></div> 


Education: You'll need a high school diploma or GED.
Training: You'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate. If you don&rsquo;t already have it, they can teach you how to do CPR at your orientation, too (so you don't need to do it beforehand).
Experience: Successful completion of one of the following:<ul><li>
Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.</li><li>
Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) &amp; direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting</li><li>
Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation.</li></ul> 
*Special Consideration: If the candidate has previous direct patient care experience, they may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation. This is in lieu of the above requirements. * 
Other Skills:<ul><li>
You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.</li><li>
You know how to use a computer.</li><li>
You're good at organizing things.</li><li>
You can talk and listen well to others.</li><li>
Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.</li></ul></div>

Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Neuroscience

<div>Position: Patient Care Tech
Department: Orthopedic/ Neurology
Shift: 7AM-7:30PM/ 36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay period
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. Some of the tasks they do are<ul><li>
Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.</li><li>
Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.</li><li>
Collect samples like urine.</li><li>
Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.</li><li>
Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing patients, vitals</li></ul>
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 assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. As a HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible!, who assists with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, enabling
PCT&rsquo;s are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and get healthy again!

Education: You'll need a high school diploma or GED.
Training: you'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate. If you don&rsquo;t already have it, 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:<ul><li>
Finished STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.</li><li>
Helped care for patients in the past 5 years (like taking their temperature, bathing them, or helping them use the restroom)</li><li>
Currently in nursing school and finished one clinical rotation.</li></ul>
Other Skills:<ul><li>
You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.</li><li>
You know how to use a computer.</li><li>
You're good at organizing things.</li><li>
You can talk and listen well to others.</li><li>
Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.</li></ul></div>

PATIENT CARE TECH- Ortho/ Neuro

<div>Position: Patient Care Tech
Department: HV Interventional
Shift: 7PM-7:30AM/ 36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay period
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. Some of the tasks they do are<ul><li>
Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.</li><li>
Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.</li><li>
Collect samples like urine.</li><li>
Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.</li><li>
Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing patients, vitals</li></ul>
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 assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also enables patients to receive the best care possible. As a HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible!, who assists with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, enabling
PCT&rsquo;s are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and get healthy again! 


Education: You'll need a high school diploma or GED.
Training: you'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate. If you don&rsquo;t already have it, 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:<ul><li>
Finished STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.</li><li>
Helped care for patients in the past 5 years (like taking their temperature, bathing them, or helping them use the restroom)</li><li>
Currently in nursing school and finished one clinical rotation.</li></ul>
Other Skills:<ul><li>
You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.</li><li>
You know how to use a computer.</li><li>
You're good at organizing things.</li><li>
You can talk and listen well to others.</li><li>
Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.</li></ul></div>

PATIENT CARE TECH- Heart & Vascular Interventional

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