Patient Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Meet one of the following qualifications: nationally certified patient care technician; completion of the WVUM Patient Care Technician program; or current state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant certification for the state where services are provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, 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.
• 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 promote 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 concerns to the registered nurse, 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.
• At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual education required for specialty accreditation, which may include computer-based learning, training, in-services, and competency validation.