201106 - WMCH-Patient Care Technician IMC/Stepdown

WVU Medicine

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the provision of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Performs duties in a responsible, professional manner consistent with nursing care standards, hospital policies and procedures, and regulations governing nursing practice in West Virginia. This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on the day shift at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, West Virginia.

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 work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a nurse assistant or patient care technician training program.
Completion of a hospital-based Patient Care Technician program within 30 days of hire.
Current nursing student.
Six months of patient care technician experience.

Responsibilities

Follow the established plan of patient care.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, discharge, and transportation.
Implement patient safety measures, including assisting with movement and ambulation, raising side rails, applying restraints under a registered nurse’s direction, and implementing fall protocols under a registered nurse’s direction.
Collect and record vital signs as instructed by the nurse.
Provide measures to meet patients’ comfort needs.
Collect and prepare specimens according to policy and procedure.
Provide patient care and treatments as instructed by the nurse, including bathing and other hygiene, perioperative and post-mortem care, catheter care, compresses, intake and output, ambulation, turning and positioning, assistive devices, traction setup and application, 12-lead EKGs, and oral suctioning with a Yankauer catheter.
Perform routine shift duties, including distributing fresh water, disposing of soiled linen, maintaining an orderly unit, and stocking supplies.
Use clean and sterile techniques and maintain Body Substance Isolation during patient care.
Gather information about patient status and age-specific needs, report it to the nurse, and provide appropriate care that supports patients’ quality of life.
Perform food and nutrition duties, including distributing snacks and supplements, maintaining fluid restrictions, and assisting with meals and supplements.
Keep the nurse informed about department activities or problems.
Maintain good rapport with hospital personnel, patients, and families; explain tasks and provide emotional support to patients and families.
Attend and actively participate in at least three staff meetings annually.
Respond promptly to patient signal lights and notify the nurse of patient problems.
Report observations, requests, and unusual signs or symptoms to the charge nurse or team leader immediately.
Follow hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
Institute emergency measures calmly and effectively.
Report safety or risk-management problems to the charge nurse or appropriate hospital personnel.
Document technical skills performed and observations in the medical record.
Assist with the preceptorship program when required.
Meet the physical demands of heavy work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.