Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Pulmonary Unit

Position\: Patient Care Tech
Department\: Pulmonary Unit
Shift\: 7\:00 am-7\:00 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, including temperature, heart rate, and breathing rate.
• 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.