PCT Certified - Inpatient Oncology

WVU Medicine • Burbank, CA

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About The Position

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities, including addressing 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. The position is in Inpatient Oncology at Berkeley Medical Center.

The physical demands include heavy or hard work requiring strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking. The work environment may involve close work with others, protracted or irregular hours, biohazards, infectious diseases, the deceased, hands in water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 or 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, including temperature and blood pressure, 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, such as 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.
• Complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation when applicable, through CBLs, trainings, in-services, or competency validation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED