Cert Patient Care Tech Neuro/ Ortho FT AM
WVU Medicine
•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 role provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. It is based at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- Meet 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).
- Effectively communicate with staff and patients.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments.
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.
- Record vital signs and oral intake and output; 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 the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
- Report necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure and in a timely manner.
- Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
- Communicate nutrition issues to the RN, such as poor appetite or a stated 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.
- For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required specialty-accreditation education through methods such as CBLs, training, in-services, or competency validation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
