PCT Float Pool
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. The role is part of the Nursing Nurse Resource and Float Pool at BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. Prior patient care experience is preferred. Physical demands include heavy or hard work involving strength or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking. The work environment may involve close contact with others, protracted or irregular hours, biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, hands in water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
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.
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.
- 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 in a timely manner and according to departmental procedure.
- Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
- Communicate with the registered nurse 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 its operations.
- Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual education required by accreditation standards, which may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
