Cert Patient Care Tech 2N FT 7P
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 technician provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The role is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week on the 7 p.m. shift, with every third weekend and holidays as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- Meet one of the following qualifications: nationally certified patient care technician; completion of the WVUM Patient Care Technician program; or current state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant certification for the state where services are provided (Ohio Nurse Aide through the Ohio Nurse 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 duties.
- 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 patients, visitors, and employees.
- Report necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel in a timely manner according to departmental procedure.
- Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
- Communicate nutrition issues to the registered nurse, 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.
- At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation, which may include computer-based learning, training, in-services, and competency validation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
