Patient Care Tech- Medical Surgical PRN

WVU Medicine

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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 is a PRN role in the Medical Surgical department at Grant Memorial Hospital.

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 and oral intake and outputs; assist with personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
• Assist with specimen collection and other activities for assigned patients.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment to 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, such as poor appetite or lack of understanding of diet changes, to the RN.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED