Patient Care Tech- Medical Surgical

WVU Medicine•Burbank, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, addressing patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs. The Patient Care Tech provides high-quality care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The position is on the day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, three 12-hour shifts per week, for 36 scheduled hours weekly. Employees are required to work every other weekend and holidays.

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 applicable to the facility (Ohio Nurse Aide through the Ohio Nurses Aide Registry, or West Virginia Nurse Aide through WV DHHR/OHFLAC).
Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Ability to perform heavy/hard work involving strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Work the day-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week and every other weekend and holidays.

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, 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 ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
Report necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly 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.