Medsurg

WVU Medicine

4d•Onsite

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 PCT provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff on the 4th Floor Ortho/Surgical/Medsurg unit. The role includes observing and reporting patient concerns or changes in condition, assisting with general patient care and patient transitions, recording vital signs and intake and output, helping with specimen collection and diagnostic procedures, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The position also involves communicating patient nutrition concerns to the RN, supporting department operations with administrative tasks, and responding to patient call bells. The work requires strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking. The employee works closely with others, may work protracted or irregular hours, and may encounter biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. Scheduled weekly hours are 24, with a varied shift.

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.
Physical ability and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Ability to work closely with others and around biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

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 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 support 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 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 education required for specialty accreditation at facilities where applicable; this may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.