PATIENT CARE TECH

SUMMARY OF POSITION: \n \nThe Patient Care Technician is employed by Miami Valley Hospital to enhance the nature and quality of patient care through a relationship with a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. The Patient Care Technician assists the RN/LPN by performing assigned tasks for which he/she has been trained which facilitates direct care and the nursing process. \n\n\nQUALIFICATIONS: \n \nHigh school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED \nCPR certification for the Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer (Adult, Child, Infant \u0026 AED) REQUIRED at time of hire. \nIs a state tested nursing assistant OR has successfully completed a NA course or state testing prep within the past six months (exception MVH employees who took the course prior to revision of this policy) OR: six months direct patient care experience in an acute care setting within the past three years. \n\n