2N PCT Card Tele Obs FT 7A

WVU Medicine

6d•Onsite

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 Technician provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with a 7 a.m. shift, every third weekend, and rotating holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Meet one of the following qualifications: national patient care technician certification; completion of the WVUM Patient Care Technician program; or current state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant certification applicable to the service location (Ohio Nurse Aide through the Ohio Nurses Aide Registry, or West Virginia Nurse Aide through WV DHHR/OHFLAC).
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.

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.
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 patient’s expressed 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.
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation requirements when applicable; training may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.