Patient Care Tech Casual- Behavioral Health Center

WVU Medicine•University Heights, OH

9h•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 Patient Care Tech 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 12 hours per week.

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 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

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 outputs; assist with personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
Assist with specimen collection and other activities for assigned patients.
Help maintain a clean and safe environment to 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, such as poor appetite or a stated lack of understanding of diet changes.
Assist the department with administrative tasks that support department operations.
Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual education related to specialty accreditation standards through applicable learning modules, training, in-services, or competency validation.