Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator - Postpartum
Position: Patient Care Tech
Department: Postpartum
Shift: 7:00 am-7:30 pm Full Time 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period Days
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.
Training: Before you start, you'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate. They can teach you how to do CPR at your orientation, too, so you don't need to do it beforehand.
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.
Other Skills:
- You can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still remain polite.
- You know how to use a computer.
- You're good at organizing things.
- You can communicate effectively with others.
- Bonus points: You've worked in a hospital before.