PCT - 4th Floor Surgical/Ortho/Medsurg
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician 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 on the 4th Floor Surgical/Ortho/Medsurg unit at Wheeling Hospital. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a varied shift. Employees must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. The position involves physical work and a range of hospital work-environment conditions, including exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases.
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 perform heavy/hard work involving strength or stamina, 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.
- 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 ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
- Report necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly and 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 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 computer-based learning, training, 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
