WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
Patient Care Tech 3P Med Surg Pulmonary Night Shift
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Patient Care Tech 3 Pavilion Med Surg Pulmonary
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Patient Care Tech 3 Pavilion Med Surg Pulmonary
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WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
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. The role 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
Observes and reports all patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
Records vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs.
Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
Maintains 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 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 lack of understanding of diet changes.
Assists department with administrative tasks to support department operations.
Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.
Physical Requirements
Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Working Environment
Working closely with others.
Working protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards.
Working around infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water.
Working with or near electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
Skills and Abilities
Effective communication with staff and patients.
Adaptation to changing environments.
Additional Job Description 3P Med Surg Pulmonary PCT
Schedule 36 hours per week, Night shift.
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Patient Care Tech 3 Pavilion Med Surg Pulmonary
role at
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
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. The role 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
Observes and reports all patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
Records vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs.
Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
Maintains 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 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 lack of understanding of diet changes.
Assists department with administrative tasks to support department operations.
Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.
Physical Requirements
Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Working Environment
Working closely with others.
Working protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards.
Working around infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water.
Working with or near electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
Skills and Abilities
Effective communication with staff and patients.
Adaptation to changing environments.
Additional Job Description 3P Med Surg Pulmonary PCT
Schedule 36 hours per week, Night shift.
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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