Patient Care Tech- Med Surg
About The Position
This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities, including attending to 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 Medical Surgical department at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, West Virginia. It is a day-shift position scheduled for 36 hours per week. The work involves close interaction with others, potentially irregular or extended hours, and exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. The position requires physical strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
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.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
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 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 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.
- For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation, which may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
