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Patient Care Tech- 3P Med/Surg Pulmonary
Patient Care Tech- 3P Med/Surg PulmonaryWVU Medicine • South Charleston, WV, US
Patient Care Tech- 3P Med / Surg Pulmonary

Patient Care Tech- 3P Med / Surg Pulmonary

WVU Medicine • South Charleston, WV, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Opportunity at Thomas Memorial Hospital

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.

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

Education, Certification, and / or Licensure :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience :

  • 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.
  • For facilities with 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

    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 : Work requires strength and / or stamina, 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.
  • 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

    Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

    Shift : Night

    Exempt / Non-Exempt : United States of America (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 (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. 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.

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