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

Premier Health Partners

Dayton, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Blood Pressure, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Assessment, Healthcare, Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Specimen Collection
LOCATION
Dayton, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position: Patient Care Tech

Department: NICU

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:

  • Check vital signs, such as temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
  • Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
  • Collect samples like urine.
  • Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
  • Walks, ADLs, Weighing Patients; Vitals

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.

Education: You'll need a high school diploma or GED.

Successful completion of one of the following:

  • Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
  • Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities, ie Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting
  • Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation.

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:

  • You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.
  • You know how to use a computer.
  • You're good at organizing things.
  • You can talk and listen well to others.
  • Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.

About the Company

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Premier Health Partners

About Premier Health Partners

Premier Health Partners (PHP) is a large health system serving southwest Ohio communities by improving the quality, affordability, and accessibility of health care.

PHP Mission and Legacy for Better Health Care

The PHP Mission and Legacy has always been to provide the most comprehensive, affordable and accessible health services and products for the betterment of health care in southwest Ohio. When you know more about our mission, vision, and values, and read about the success stories in our history; you’ll know why we’re the first choice for patients, physicians and employees in southwest Ohio.

PHP Hospitals

Our members include more than 65 member locations throughout southwest Ohio, including four hospitals:

PHP Health Centers

As part of our mission to bring quality health care closer to the people we serve, we’ve expanded our services through comprehensive health centers:

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Serving the Community

PHP is dedicated to serving the community by making it our priority to bring quality, affordable health care choices closer to you. To make this happen, PHP created Premier Community Health, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthier community through prevention, early detection, and disease management. PHP’s investment in the 23 communities we serve includes building health service centers, bringing health programs to the community, as well as being one of the largest employers in the area. We also are committed to helping the under-served of our community by providing financial aid, free services, and pre ions to people in need. We also believe in being a good neighbor by getting involved in numerous community programs and charities. And, as part of our effort to build healthier communities, we have implemented a system-wide ban on tobacco.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1995
WEBSITE
http://www.premierhealth.com/