WVU Medicine
UHC Patient Care Tech Non Certified-5 South
WVU Medicine, Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States, 26330
Job Opportunity At United Hospital Center
This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical, and comfort needs of patients, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. This position will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Preferred Qualifications: Prior patient care experience. Core Duties and Responsibilities:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately. Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge, and general patient care duties. Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure, and other monitoring). Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients. Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors, and employees. Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure. Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Night (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center: 4 UHC Nursing 5 South Address: 327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia
This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical, and comfort needs of patients, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. This position will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Preferred Qualifications: Prior patient care experience. Core Duties and Responsibilities:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately. Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge, and general patient care duties. Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure, and other monitoring). Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients. Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors, and employees. Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure. Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Night (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center: 4 UHC Nursing 5 South Address: 327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia