WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
Patient Care Tech-Non-Certified
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Patient Care Tech-Non-Certified – WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
Join to apply for the Patient Care Tech-Non-Certified role at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals. To apply, click the Apply button above and complete the application in full. 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, and coordinates care 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
Observe and report all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
Assist the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
Record vital signs and assist in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures; record oral intake and outputs.
Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
Assist in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Report all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
Communicate with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
Assist department with administrative tasks to support department operations.
Answer patient call bell and relay message to appropriate personnel.
Facility Specialty Accreditation Requirements
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.
Physical Requirements
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 electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Additional Job Details
Position Title: Patient Care Tech 3P
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Day (United States)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center: 1109 THOM Nursing Medical Surgical
Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, 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 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, 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. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Job Details Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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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
Observe and report all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
Assist the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
Record vital signs and assist in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures; record oral intake and outputs.
Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
Assist in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Report all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
Communicate with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
Assist department with administrative tasks to support department operations.
Answer patient call bell and relay message to appropriate personnel.
Facility Specialty Accreditation Requirements
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.
Physical Requirements
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 electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Additional Job Details
Position Title: Patient Care Tech 3P
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Day (United States)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center: 1109 THOM Nursing Medical Surgical
Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, 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 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, 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. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Job Details Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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