Patient Care Tech-Behavioral Health Center

WVU Medicine•University Heights, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities, including addressing patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The position provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The role is based in the Neuro Adult Psych Unit at Princeton Community Hospital in Bluefield, 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.
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.
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 support the safety of 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 RN, including 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 education as defined by accreditation standards; training may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.