Cert Patient Care Tech CVICU 7P FT

WVU Medicine

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities, including attending to patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. This role is in the Cardiovascular ICU at Camden Clark Medical Center and is scheduled 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend required.

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 (Ohio Nurse Aide through the Ohio Nurses Aide Registry, or West Virginia Nurse Aide through WV DHHR/OHFLAC).
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Nice To Haves

Prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Immediately observe and 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, assist with personal hygiene and comfort measures, and record oral intake and output.
Assist with specimen collection and other activities for assigned patients.
Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent or control infections and support 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 registered nurse, such as poor appetite or 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, as applicable; training may include computer-based learning, training sessions, in-services, and competency validation.