Patient Care Tech
Premier Health
Patient Care Tech
Premier Health
Regional hospital network delivering comprehensive care
Position: Patient Care Tech
Department: UVMC One Central unit
Shift: 7:00am-7:30pm Part Time Days, 24 hours a week, 48 hours per pay period
Facility: Upper Valley Medical Center
They collaborate with nurses and doctors to provide personalized care for patients. They can:
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: you'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate. If you don’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:
Finished STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
Helped care for patients in the past 5 years (like taking their temperature, bathing them, or helping them use the restroom)
Currently in nursing school and finished one clinical rotation.
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.
Regional hospital network delivering comprehensive care
Premier Health operates a regional healthcare system in the Dayton, Ohio area that includes hospitals, emergency centers, and a wide range of primary and specialty care clinics. It delivers medical services through a connected network of hospitals, physicians, and affiliated providers, coordinating patient care across different settings. Revenue comes from patient care services, health plans, and partnerships with other healthcare organizations. The network’s approach emphasizes accessible, coordinated care for the Southwest Ohio community. Its goal is to improve community health by providing integrated, comprehensive care through its hospitals, clinics, and physician groups.
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