WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers
Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health - Part-time
WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers, Martinsburg, West Virginia, us, 25402
Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health - Part-time
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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 role provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Completion of WVUM Patient Care Technician program OR Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification issued by the state where services are provided: OH – Nurse Aide through Ohio Nurses Aide Registry; WV – Nurse Aide through WV DHHR Certified Nursing Assistant.
Experience
Prior patient care experience (preferred).
Core Duties and Responsibilities
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 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.
Maintains a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Position Summary The Patient Care Tech-Certified 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 PCT-C will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.
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.
Special Requirements
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy/Hard Work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working closely with others.
Working protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards and infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water and with patient care equipment.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Additional Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Company: WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center
Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
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 prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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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 role provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Completion of WVUM Patient Care Technician program OR Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification issued by the state where services are provided: OH – Nurse Aide through Ohio Nurses Aide Registry; WV – Nurse Aide through WV DHHR Certified Nursing Assistant.
Experience
Prior patient care experience (preferred).
Core Duties and Responsibilities
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 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.
Maintains a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Position Summary The Patient Care Tech-Certified 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 PCT-C will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.
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.
Special Requirements
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy/Hard Work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working closely with others.
Working protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards and infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water and with patient care equipment.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Additional Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Company: WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center
Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
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 prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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