Patient Care Tech - (PACU)

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The role supports patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs and provides high-quality care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The position is based in the PACU at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, West Virginia, and is scheduled Monday through Friday on a day shift consisting of four rotating 10-hour shifts, totaling 40 scheduled hours per week. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. Prior patient care experience is preferred. The job involves heavy physical work and exposure to clinical hazards and challenging working conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively 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 patient admission, transfer, discharge, and general care duties.
Record vital signs and oral intake and output; assist with personal hygiene and other 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 promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
Report 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, such as poor appetite or lack of understanding of diet changes, to the registered nurse.
Assist with administrative tasks that support department operations.
Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation when required for the facility, through applicable courses, training, in-services, or competency validation.