BMC: ED Associate

BMC Berkeley Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUMedicine in Martinsburg, WV, seeks a patient care technician to perform nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under supervision in an Emergency setting. Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, assisting with admissions and discharges, and supporting infection control and safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and experience in ED or related field; ACLS/PALS preferred. Night shifts, weekends, and 36 hours weekly are common expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire is required.
• Two years of college in nursing/biology/related field or two years’ Emergency Department/pre-hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns/changes to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs, assist in hygiene and provide patient comfort measures.
• Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Report equipment repairs promptly according to protocol.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN.
• Support department operations with administrative tasks.
• Answer patient call bells and relay messages.
• Perform tests such as glucose monitoring and urinalysis and maintain QC logs.
• Discontinue IV catheters as assigned.
• Assist with drainage devices and monitor output.
• Perform EKG testing upon request.
• Transport specimens to Lab as needed.
• Collect blood samples per physician order (phlebotomy credentialed).

Skills

Communication with staff and patients

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. This position assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an Emergency setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
• 2. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• 3. Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

EXPERIENCE

• 1. Two years of college in an applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field) OR Two years’ experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting.

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.

• 1. Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• 2. Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• 3. Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• 4. Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• 7. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• 8. Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• 9. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• 10. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.
• 11. Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.
• 12. Performs routine discontinuation of IV catheters as assigned.
• 13. Assists in care of drainage devices such as penrose drains, chest tubes and similar catheters while maintaining accurate output.
• 14. Ability to perform EKG testing upon request.
• 15. Transport of specimens to the Lab as needed.
• 16. Collects blood samples as per physician order, when phlebotomy credentialed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• 1. Working closely with others.
• 2. Working protracted or irregular hours.
• 3. Working around biohazards.
• 4. Working around infectious diseases.
• 5. Working with or near the deceased.
• 6. Working with hands in water.
• 7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
• 8. Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 1. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• 2. Ability to adapt to changing environments.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

7p-7a every other weekend Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Night (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center Cost Center: 51 BMC Nursing Emergency Services Address: 2500 Hospital Drive 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 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. Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.