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Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association dba Thomas Hospitals

Patient Care Tech-Non-Certified

Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association dba Thomas Hospitals, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States

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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

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 prevent and control infections and ensure 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 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy/Hard Work: Requires strength and 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 Description:

Patient Care Tech 3P

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center:

1109 THOM Nursing Medical Surgical

Address:

4605 Maccorkle Ave SWSouth CharlestonWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal … (remaining EEO statement)

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