Cert Patient Care Tech Cardiac Telemetry 3N FT AM

WVU Medicine

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities, including meeting patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The Patient Care Technician provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The role is based in the Cardiac Telemetry 3N department at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on an AM shift. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire, and meet one of the listed patient care technician or nursing assistant certification/program qualifications. Prior patient care experience is preferred. The work includes physical demands such as lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking, as well as exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, and other patient-care environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Meet at least one of the following: nationally certified patient care technician; completion of the WVUM Patient Care Technician program; or current Certified Nursing Assistant certification issued by the state where services are provided (Ohio Nurse Aide through the Ohio Nurses Aide Registry or West Virginia Nurse Aide through WV DHHR/OHFLAC).
Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Observe and immediately report patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse.
Assist the Registered Nurse with admissions, transfers, discharges, and general patient care duties.
Record vital signs and oral intake and outputs; assist with personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
Assist with specimen collection and other activities for assigned patients.
Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent or control infections and protect patients, visitors, and employees.
Report necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly according to departmental procedure.
Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
Communicate nutrition concerns to the RN, such as poor appetite or a patient’s lack of understanding of diet changes.
Assist the department with administrative tasks that support operations.
Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Complete annual education required for specialty accreditation, where applicable; training may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.