UHC Patient Care Tech-4 North

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 role provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift at UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to effectively communicate 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, including temperature and blood pressure; assist with personal hygiene and other comfort measures; and record oral intake and output.
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 equipment repair needs to appropriate personnel promptly, following departmental procedure.
Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
Communicate nutrition concerns, such as poor appetite or lack of understanding of diet changes, to the RN.
Assist with administrative tasks that support department 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 CBLs, trainings, in-services, or competency validation as applicable.