Patient Care Tech- Medical Surgical
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 Medical Surgical department at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, West Virginia, with a scheduled 36-hour workweek. The stated schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., every other weekend, and rotating holidays. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire, and one of the listed patient care technician or nursing assistant qualifications. Prior patient care experience is preferred.
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 Certified Nursing Assistant certification issued by 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 patients and immediately report 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 protect 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.
- At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
