Patient Care Tech- Medical Surgical (PRN)

WVU Medicine

6d•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.

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 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.
Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent or control infections and support the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
Report equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedures in a timely manner.
Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedures.
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 operations.
Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual education required for specialty accreditation, which may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.