Stepdown PCT PM Shift

WVU Medicine

About The Position

This position 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 Patient Care Technician provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the PM shift, in 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays.

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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

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; assist with personal hygiene and other patient 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 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 with the RN about nutrition issues, 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 education required by specialty accreditation standards; training may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.