Patient Care Tech- 3P Med/Surg Pulmonary

WVU Medicine

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech 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 position provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. This role is assigned to 3P Med/Surg Pulmonary at Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, 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 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 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 promote the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
Report needed 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 with the RN about nutrition issues, including poor appetite or a patient’s 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 related to specialty accreditation, through methods such as CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.